The claimant argued that the proposed arbitral tribunal lacked jurisdiction because the reference was based upon an unenforceable agreement to negotiate.
Held: The agreement to negotiate contained in the contract amounted to an enforceable condition precedent to the referral of a dispute to arbitration. As the condition precedent had been satisfied, the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction to hear and determine the claim.
Judges:
Teare J
Citations:
[2014] EWHC 2104 (Comm), [2014] WLR(D) 293
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Arbitration, Contract
Updated: 09 July 2022; Ref: scu.533679