Torrance v. Amsden

LEAVITT. District Judge.

After the institution of this suit, and before the trial *63term, the parties by their written submission, dated the 3d of May, 1844, agreed to refer the matters in controversy to arbitrators, who were to meet within ninety days from the date of the agreement, on ten days previous notice by either party, and were authorized “to hear all the proofs and allegations of the parties, in relation to the matters in difference, and determine the same as shall be legal and just.” It was also agreed, that the award, having been made in writing, should be filed by the successful…