Supreme Court of the United States
Southland Corp. v. Keating — O'Connor, J., Dissenting
January 23, 1984465 U.S. 1
Summary
Justice O'Connor, dissenting, argues that §2 of the Federal Arbitration Act is a procedural provision intended only for federal courts and that the majority erred in extending its application to state courts and prescribing federal procedures for state enforcement. She emphasizes the legislative history showing Congress viewed the FAA as limited to federal jurisdiction and warns that the majority's construction disregards congressional intent and federalism principles.
Docket 82-500
Cited authorities
- 28 U.S.C. § 1331
- 9 U.S.C. § 3
- 9 U.S.C. § 4
- 9 U.S.C. § 9
- 11 A.B.A. J. 153
- 12 Va. L. Rev. 265
- 73 Harv. L. Rev. 1382
- 69 Yale L.J. 847