Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc

723 F.2d 155, cert. granted 469 U.S. 916 (1st Cir. 1983)

Facts

Mitsubishi initiated arbitration in a dispute with Soler claiming that Soler had breached its dealership agreement by failing to take delivery of 996 vehicles. Soler claimed antitrust violations and Mitsubishi brought a proceeding in District Court to compel arbitration. The court ordered arbitration of the antitrust defense and counterclaims. Soler appealed.