Osman v Gulaam Enterprises Limited (Environment & Land Case E013 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 108 (KLR) (24 January 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 108
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 108 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2024
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TypeArbitration DisputePostureAppeal from a trial court decisionCoramCG MBOGO
Holding
The court finds merit in the application and orders a stay of all proceedings and referral to arbitration.
Facts
The plaintiff, ABDI NASIR SHEIKH OSMAN, filed a suit against the defendant, GULAAM ENTERPRISES LIMITED, alleging a breach of contract and seeking damages. The defendant applied for an order staying all proceedings and referring the parties to arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the dispute is arbitrable under the agreement
- Validity of the arbitration clause
Reasoning
The court held that the parties chose arbitration as their mode of dispute resolution and that the dispute should be decided by the same tribunal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Stay of all proceedings
- Referral to arbitration
Remedies
- Stay of proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act, 1995
- Civil Procedure Rules
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