President of Delaware & Hudson Canal Co. v. Pennsylvania Coal Co.

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1872-11-12

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Allen, J. It appears to be well settled by authority that 'an agreement to refer all matters of difference or dispute that may arise to arbitration, will not oust a court of law or equity of jurisdiction. The reason of the rule is by some traced to the jealousy of the courts, and a desire to repress all attempts to encroach on the exclusiveness of their jurisdiction; and by others t…

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