Legal Opinion
American President Lines, Ltd. v. S. Woolman, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided November 13, 1964PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McLEAN, District Judge.
This is a motion under the Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 4) to compel arbitration of a controversy arising under a so-called dual rate contract between petitioners, the Far East Conference of shipping companies (“the Conference”) and respondent, a shipper of textiles. Petitioners on May 28, 1963 filed in this court a petition for an order directing arbitration. A citation was issued and served upon respondent which described the proceeding as an action for breach of contract. Respondent filed a formal answer on July 16, 1963. Nothing of any importance occurred thereafter…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Robert Lawrence Company, Inc. v. Devonshire Fabrics, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1959
- Federal Maritime Board v. Isbrandtsen Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1958
- Allen v. Grand Central Aircraft Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1954
- Reconstruction Finance Corp. v. Harrisons & Crosfield, LimitedCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1953
- In re Kinoshita & Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1961
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by10 opinions
- American Safety Equipment Corp. v. J. P. Maguire & Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1968
- In Re the Arbitration of Controversies Between Necchi Sewing MacHine Sales Corp. & CarlDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1966
- Michele Amoruso E Figli v. Fisheries Development Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 1980
- First Citizens Municipal Corp. v. Pershing Division of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.District Court, N.D. Georgia · 1982
- New York State Higher Education Services Corp. v. Henry (In Re Henry)United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · 1979
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.