Wealands (Widow and Administratrix of the Estate of Brian Wealands Deceased) v CLC Contractors Limited and Key Scaffolding Limited ; Alan C Bennett and Sons Limited Parties: CA 22 Jul 1999

The standard terms of an appointment of an arbitrator as between a contractor and sub-contractor gave the arbitrator power to make an order under the Act awarding a contribution from a third party not involved in the initial arbitration.

Citations:

Times 05-Oct-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1922

Links:

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Statutes:

Civil Liability (Contributions) Act 1978

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

See AlsoWealands v CLC Contractors Ltd, Key Scaffolding Ltd and another, Third Parties CA 16-Nov-1999
Under a standard form arbitration reference, an arbitrator had the power to make an award for a contribution under the Act. A reference to arbitration under the laws of England meant that all such laws could be applied by the arbitrator as proper. . .
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Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.146837