Midbrook Flowerbulbs Holland B v. v. Holland America Bulb Farms, Inc.

OPINION

BEA, Circuit Judge:

After the collapse of the Dutch Tulip Bubble of 1637, we’ve heard little about that flower’s market. But it hasn’t gone away.

This action grows out of a family business dispute: The Dutch shipper of tulip bulbs to his brother in America claims his brother shorted him. The dispute was litigated at three court levels in Holland. The shipper won. Now he comes to Seattle to enforce his judgment. Enforce it the district court did. The American importer-buyer appeals that judgment. He will lose.

I. Background

A. Factual Background

' Holland America Bulb Farms, Inc. (“Holland…