McWane Cast Iron Pipe Corp. v. McDowell-Wellman Engineering Co.

HERRMANN, Justice.

The question we decide on this appeal is whether the Delaware Superior Court action here involved should be stayed in view of the prior action now pending in another State between the same parties and involving the same issues.

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On June 9, 1969, McWane Cast Iron Pipe Corporation (hereinafter “McWane”) commenced an action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against McDowell-Wellman Engineering Company (hereinafter “McDowell”). The action involved the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of McDowell’s work in the construction of…