National Agricultural Export Development Board v Cargill Kenya Limited [2014] KEHC 5294 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5294
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5294 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2014
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks to set aside an Arbitral Award and seek costs and security for costs.CoramNyarangi
Holding
The Court dismissed the Claimant's motion to set aside the Arbitral Award.
Facts
The National Agricultural Export Development Board and Cargill Kenya Limited had a bailment agreement. The Respondent applied for security of costs before the Arbitrator, while the Claimant sought security for its claim and costs. The Arbitrator dismissed the Claimant's application and allowed the Respondent's application.
Issues
- Whether the Arbitral Award can be set aside.
- Jurisdiction of the Court in the Arbitration process.
Reasoning
The Court held that the issue of jurisdiction was not before it as the Arbitrator's Ruling left the critical issues for later determination. The Court also ruled that the Court's intervention is limited by the Arbitration Act.
Outcome
The Claimant's motion to set aside the Arbitral Award was dismissed.
Orders
- The Claimant's motion to set aside the Arbitral Award was dismissed.
- The costs herein and before the Arbitrator regarding the applications dated 8th June 2012 and 12th July 2012 were ordered to be paid by the Respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act 1995 (as amended by the Arbitration (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2009)
- Section 10 of the Arbitration Act
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