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You can correct me if I'm wrong.

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You are correct in the pronunciation.

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Okay, thank you.

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Good morning, Your Honors.

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May it please the Court, Charles Ferrari on behalf of Appellants, Hay Day Farms, and Nippon.

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The universe of a case is decided.

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Well, first I'd like to make a few points, reserving the remaining time for response.

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The universe of a case is determined by the pleadings.

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Here, the petition sought to enforce or confirm an arbitration award solely as to FedEx, and only FedEx.

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There were several parties involved in the arbitration proceedings, but this particular enforcement proceeding, our confirmation proceeding, was only against FedEx.

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The only parties making appearances were Hay Day, Nippon, FedEx.

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The only parties filing anything in this matter or making any arguments in this matter were Hay Day, Nippon, and FedEx.

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Therefore, the district court lacked the authority

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jurisdiction or the authority to make or render an opinion or a decision regarding the arbitration award as to non-parties.