Ainsworth v. Spartan Capital Securities, LLC
- Ho
- 1:25-cv-05039
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Ainsworth v. Spartan Capital Securities, Judge Ho set briefing and service deadlines for a petition challenging an arbitration award.
The petitioners and respondents in the proceeding to vacate the arbitration award are affected by the filing, briefing, and service deadlines.
What happened
In Ainsworth v. Spartan Capital Securities, LLC, the petitioners asked the Southern District of New York to vacate an arbitration award. The opinion does not decide whether the award should be vacated.
Judge Dale E. Ho ordered the petitioners to file and serve any additional supporting materials by July 9, 2025. The respondents’ opposition, if any, is due July 30, and the petitioners’ reply, if any, is due August 6. The petitioners also must serve the petition, supporting papers, and the order under Rule 4 and file proof of service by June 25.
Judge Dale E. Ho issued an order setting the schedule and service requirements. The order does not grant or deny the petition to vacate.
The detailed version
- Ainsworth v. Spartan Capital Securities, LLC · No. 1:25-cv-05039
- Ho
- June 18, 2025
Background
On June 16, 2025, the petitioners filed a petition asking the court to vacate an arbitration award. The order states that proceedings to vacate an arbitration award are treated similarly to a motion for summary judgment, meaning the parties may submit supporting materials for the court’s consideration.
Deadlines and Service
The court ordered the petitioners to file and serve any additional materials supporting the petition by July 9, 2025. Any opposition from the respondents is due July 30, 2025, and any reply from the petitioners is due August 6, 2025.
The petitioners must serve the petition, all supporting papers, and the order on the respondents under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. They must file an affidavit confirming that service with the court by June 25, 2025.
Ruling
Judge Dale E. Ho issued a scheduling and service order. The opinion does not decide the merits of the petition or state whether the arbitration award will be vacated.
Read the full 1-page opinion on CourtListener, the free public archive maintained by the Free Law Project.