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· 11/9/1964

Russell v. Michigan

Citations

  • 379 U.S. 908

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • acknowledging that “contract interpretation is left to the arbitrator”
  • “[I]f the arbitrator interprets unambiguous language in any way different from its plain meaning, [the arbitrator] amends or alters the agreement and acts without authority.”
  • “Although the arbitrator may interpret ambiguous language, the arbitrator may not disregard or modify unambiguous contract provisions.”
  • “if the arbitrator interprets unambiguous language in any way different from its plain meaning, the arbitrator amends or alters the agreement and acts without authority”
  • vacating award where arbitrator “ignored plain language of the contract”
  • acknowledging “contract interpretation is left to the arbitrator”

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