Technoservice Limited v Nokia Corporation & 3 others [2021] KEHC 13349 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13349
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13349 (KLR)
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from an order granting an application for stay of proceedings and stay of arbitrationCoramHammerschlag, Kaplan, Ringera, See Sutton D.
Holding
The court held that the arbitration clauses are valid and enforceable, and that the court cannot intervene in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act.
Facts
The 1st and 4th defendants sought to stay proceedings and refer the dispute to arbitration, alleging that the Frame Repair Service Agreement and Nokia Original Accessory Partner Agreement provided for arbitration as the mode of resolving disputes.
Issues
- Whether the arbitration clauses in the Frame Repair Service Agreement and Nokia Original Accessory Partner Agreement are valid and enforceable.
- Whether the court can intervene in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act.
Reasoning
The court recognized the adoption of legislation based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration in Kenya, and the provisions of the Arbitration Act that support arbitration and limit court intervention.
Outcome
The application for stay of proceedings and stay of arbitration was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Arbitration Act
- UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
- New York Convention
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Convention
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