Title 9 — ArbitrationRelease 119-73not60
§8 Proceedings Begun by Libel in Admiralty and Seizure of Vessel or Property
Title 9 › Chapter 1— GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 8
Summary
Lets a harmed party file a claim and seize a ship or property when a maritime court has the case. The court can order arbitration and keep power to enforce 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.
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Citation
9 U.S.C. § 8
Title 9 — Arbitration
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60