Cahn v. International Ladies' Garment Union

Appellee was the validly appointed chairman of an arbitration between employer, Sidele Fashions, Inc., and the defendant, Joint Board of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, concerning a dispute arising out of the contract between them. Plaintiffs-appellants were the principal stockholders and owners of Sidele Fashions, Inc. Sidele challenged the jurisdiction of the arbitrator and the union sued to compel arbitration. There was judgment for the union on the pleadings. The dispute was decided by the arbitrator and the union sued to confirm the award. The latter action is pending.

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