Inter Ocean Ship Repairs, L.L.C. v. Aries Ship Management

MEMORANDUM ORDER

RICHARD J. HOLWELL, District Judge:

This case presents the recurring question of whether process of maritime attachment and garnishment may be ordered where the plaintiff lacks definite plans to initiate litigation or arbitration. The Court holds that the answer to that question is “no.”

On January 13, 2009, plaintiff Inter Ocean Ship Repairs, L.L.C. filed a verified complaint praying that the Court issue an order for maritime attachment and garnishment against so much of defendant Aries Ship Management’s property as could be located in this district. See Supp. Admiralty and…