Court of Appeals for the First Circuit January 22, 1988, 87-1234 (Ben Diskin D/B/A Mass. State Mfg. Co. v. J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc.)

PER CURIAM.

The appellant, who appears

pro se,

appeals from the district court’s order granting appellee’s motion for a stay of the court proceedings pending arbitration pursuant to 9 U.S.C. § 3. The district court’s decision is reported.

See Diskin v. J.P. Stevens & Co.,

652 F.Supp. 553 (D.Mass.1987). At the outset, we consider whether the order is immediately appealable.