Title 9 — ArbitrationRelease 119-73
§8 Proceedings begun by libel in admiralty and seizure of vessel or property
Title 9 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 8
Summary
Lets the harmed party, when the case belongs in admiralty, sue and seize the other’s ship or property under normal admiralty rules. The court can order arbitration and later enter judgment based on the award.
Full Legal Text
Title 9, §8
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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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
DerivationAct Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 213, § 8, 43 Stat 884.
Reference
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Citation
9 U.S.C. § 8
Title 9 — Arbitration
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73