American Ship Building Co. v. Schlieker

BONSAL, District Judge.

This is a motion by The American Ship Building Company, petitioner, for an order directing Willy H. Schlieker, K.G., respondent, or any administrator or trustee who has succeeded to respondent’s rights and obligations, to appoint an arbitrator pursuant to the contract entered into between the parties on March 7, 1960, as amended by amendatory agreement dated November 21, 1960.

The original contract dated March 7, 1960 provided for the construction by the respondent of a “midbody” for a bulk ore carrier. The limited arbitration clause is contained in the original contract…