Bay Hotel v Cavalier Construction - The House Of Lords Pronounces On Arbitration Law
Article from: TDM 0 (2003), in International Commercial Arbitration
Abstract
The Arbitration Act 1996 restricts the right of appeal to the High Court and severely limits appeal therefrom to the Court of Appeal; consequently, judicial guidance from the superior courts is unlikely. The Privy Council's decision in Bay Hotel gives valuable insight into House of Lords thinking in respect of issues affecting the Act including joinder, the nature and scope of reasons in awards, seat, jurisdiction and interest and also the effect of adopting institutional rules. Further, the decision shows a clear contrast between English and US perspectives on ...