Zapata, a Texas company, entered into a contract for Unterweser, a German company, to tow an oil-drilling

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Zapata, a Texas company, entered into a contract for Unterweser, a German company, to tow an oil-drilling rig from Louisiana to Italy. The contract stated, “Any dispute arising must be treated before the London Court of Justice.” While Unterweser was towing the rig in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, a severe storm arose and damaged the rig. Zapata told Unterweser to tow the damaged rig to the nearest port, Tampa, Florida. Three days later, Zapata sued Unterweser in federal court in Tampa for damage to the rig. Unterweser moved to dismiss the suit, claiming that the suit should be heard in London. The case was ultimately appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. What do you think resulted and why?

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The Legal And Ethical Environment Of Business

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