The issue in this case is whether the bankruptcy court erred by not honoring the arbitration clause contained in the contract between the plaintiff-debtor, H.B. Morgan ("Morgan"), and the defendant, Bender Shipbuilding and Repair ("Bender"). We REVERSE.
I.
On March 12, 1978, Morgan entered into a contract with Bender. Bender was to construct an oceangoing fishing vessel called the "Hickory Wind" for Morgan. After delivery of the vessel, a dispute arose in...
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