Peter Ouma Onyango v Mats Karlsson [2021] KEHC 4155 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4155
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4155 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent's Application for Setting Aside Arbitral AwardCoramSutton D.
Holding
The court cannot intervene in arbitration proceedings except as provided by the Act or in public interest where substantial injustice is likely to be occasioned.
Facts
The applicant and respondent entered into a Joint Venture and Development Agreement in 2007, which included a dispute resolution mechanism for arbitration. A dispute arose and was referred to arbitration, but the appointed arbitrator recused himself.
Issues
- Whether the court can intervene in arbitration proceedings
- Whether the court can set aside an arbitral award
Reasoning
The court's role in arbitration is limited to specific grounds provided by the Act, and parties agree to arbitration to limit interference by the courts.
Outcome
The court dismissed the application to set aside the arbitral award.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act, 1995
Cases cited (6)
- Nyutu Agrovet Limited v Airtel Networks Kenya Limited; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators-Kenya Branch (Interested Party)
- Misc. Civil Application No. E 1200 OF 2021
- HCCC (Milimani) No. 1249 of 2000
- Halsbury Laws of England, 4th Edition Vol. 2 Para. 515
- Dr Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, Interpretation of Mandatory and Directory Provisions in Statutes: A Critical Appraisal in the Light of Judicial Decisions
- Onochie vs Odogwu
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