In re the Arbitration between Gantt & Hurtado & Cia.

This is a special proceeding brought pursuant to the provisions of section 1458 of the Civil Practice Act to restrain permanently an arbitration proceeding instituted by the respondent. An order was heretofore made by this court on December 9, 1946, staying the arbitration pending a trial by jury of the issues whether or not the contracts alleged by the respondent were duly and validly made and whether the contracts are validly binding on the petitioner. Subsequently, on January 13, 1947, an order to show cause was obtained for a permanent restraining order.

The basis of the present…