Hussein Virani & 8 others v Twenty Redhil Limited [2018] KEELC 720 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 720
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 720 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeArbitration ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous order
Holding
The court ordered the dispute to be referred to arbitration.
Facts
The plaintiffs and defendant are parties to a lease agreement that includes an arbitration clause. The defendant has applied to refer the dispute to arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the dispute should be referred to arbitration.
- Who should be appointed as the arbitrator.
Reasoning
The court found that the lease agreement included an arbitration clause and that the court should stay the proceedings and refer the parties to arbitration.
Outcome
The court ordered the dispute to be referred to arbitration.
Orders
- The dispute between the parties be referred to arbitration.
- The dispute be referred to arbitration before either Mr. Mwaniki Gachoka, Mr. John Ohaga, or Dr. Kariuki Muigua.
Remedies
- The costs of the application be borne by the plaintiff.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act, 1995
- Civil Procedure Act, Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Haki Shipping Corporation –vs- Sopex Oils Ltd
- Alliance Media Kenya Ltd vs Monier 2000 Limited
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