National Railroad Passenger Corp. v. State

This case is before this Court on a motion to dismiss filed by Respondent. The claim arises out of a contract between Amtrak and the State dated August 1,1975, and amended September 1,1975. Under the contract Amtrak agreed to furnish certain rail services. Amtrak furnished services for fiscal years 1975 and 1976. The State paid Amtrak $333,132 less than the amount billed and refused to pay the balance.

The contract contained a provision for arbitration of any dispute in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

On October 15,1981, Amtrak demanded arbitration and…