Bayeti Farm Enterprises & Anor v Transition Grant Services (CAD/ARB/ 4 of 2009)
Bayeti Farm Enterprises & Anor v Transition Grant Services (CAD/ARB/ 4 of 2009) [2009] UGCADER 1 (5 April 2009)
The existence of an arbitration clause in the contract between the parties obligates the parties and their counsel to bring disputes within its scope to arbitration, regardless of any pending court proceedings. The Civil Procedure Act does not apply to applications for appointment of arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The respondent's arguments regarding multiplicity of suits and sub judice do not override the contractual obligation to arbitrate. The court's role is to support the arbitral process, and the presence of a related High Court suit does not extin…
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- Arbitration Clause Enforcement
- Compulsory Appointment Of Arbitrator
- Stay Of Suit
- Multiplicity Of Suits