§8. Proceedings begun by libel in admiralty and seizure of vessel or property
If the basis of jurisdiction be a cause of action otherwise justiciable in admiralty, then, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the party claiming to be aggrieved may begin his proceeding hereunder by libel and seizure of the vessel or other property of the other party according to the usual course of admiralty proceedings, and the court shall then have jurisdiction to direct the parties to proceed with the arbitration and shall retain jurisdiction to enter its decree upon the award.
(July 30, 1947, ch. 392, 61 Stat. 672.)
Derivation
Act Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 213, §8, 43 Stat 884.
Court Cases Citing 9 U.S.C. § 8
- Victory Shipping Pte. Ltd. v. 50,109 Metric Tons of Cement, in rem et al (2022)
- Asia Maritime Pacific Chartering Ltd. et al v. A. Cayume Hakh & Sons et al (2020)
- Southwest LTC-Management Services, LLC v. Lexington Insurance Company et al (2019)
- Victory Shipping Pte. Ltd. v. 50,109 Metric Tons of Cement, in rem et al (2022)
- St. Clair Marine Salvage, Inc. v. Aho et al (2014)