Anne Muthoni Karanu v La Nyavu Gardens Limited [2020] KEELC 3590 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3590
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3590 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2020
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TypeArbitrationPostureApplication for stay of proceedings and referral to arbitrationCoramE.O. OBAGA
Holding
The court stays the proceedings and refers the matter to an arbitrator who shall be appointed in the manner contemplated in clause 17 of the letter of offer dated 17th October 2010.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Defendant entered into an agreement for the purchase of land. A dispute arose, and the Defendant filed a suit. The Defendant applied for a stay of proceedings and referred the matter to arbitration as per the letter of offer dated 17th December 2010.
Issues
- Whether the court should stay proceedings and refer the matter to arbitration
- Whether the court should fix timelines for the arbitrator to file the award
Reasoning
The letter of offer clearly stated that disputes should be referred to mediation or arbitration. Mediation was attempted but failed. The court refers the matter to arbitration as per the parties' agreement.
Outcome
The court orders the stay of proceedings and referral to arbitration.
Orders
- The court stays the proceedings and refers the matter to an arbitrator
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act, 1995
- Arbitration Rules 1998
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