Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 9 : Section 8


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 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.



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