District Court, S.D. New York May 13, 1991, 90 Civ. 3875 (JES) (Essex Cement Co. v. Italmare, S.P.A.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SPRIZZO, District Judge.

Petitioner in the above-captioned action moves to confirm an arbitration award and

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respondent cross-moves to vacate that award. For the reasons that follow, petitioner’s motion is granted and the arbitration award is confirmed and respondent’s motion is denied.

FACTS

On or about August 13, 1986, Italmare, S.p.A.