Koch Fuel International Inc. v. M/V South Star - U.S. District Court (EDNY) (Dearie D.J.) - 30 December 1987

Whether discovery made by order relating to dispute to be submitted to London arbitration

On 28 December 1987 the plaintiff applied to the court for an order of arrest and an order allowing expedited discovery of the defendant vessel. The court granted the order and the plaintiff arrested the vessel later on the same day.