A v B

A v B

The October Order should be set aside because it was made in reliance on section 101, which does not apply to domestic awards, and because the court cannot enforce the accelerated sum under section 66 without resolving disputed facts as to whether the acceleration clause was triggered. The defendant has a realistic prospect of establishing a defence to enforcement, so the factual dispute must be resolved before enforcement can be granted.

Parties
Claimant: A; Defendant: B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Commercial Arbitration Enforcement / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Enforcement Order
Outcome
Application to set aside October Order granted; enforcement application to proceed to factual determination.
Legal Topics
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards, Section 66 Arbitration Act 1996, Section 101 Arbitration Act 1996, Summary Procedure, Oral Variation and Estoppel, Acceleration Clauses
Arbitration Commercial Law Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Section 66 Arbitration Act 1996 Section 101 Arbitration Act 1996 Summary Procedure Oral Variation and Estoppel Acceleration Clauses

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Parties

A

Claimant

B

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Arbitration Enforcement / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Enforcement Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the October Order granting leave to enforce the arbitration award should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether section 101 or section 66 of the Arbitration Act 1996 applies to enforcement of the award
  3. 3 Whether the court can enforce the accelerated sum under section 66 where factual disputes exist

Ratio Decidendi

The October Order should be set aside because it was made in reliance on section 101, which does not apply to domestic awards, and because the court cannot enforce the accelerated sum under section 66 without resolving disputed facts as to whether the acceleration clause was triggered. The defendant has a realistic prospect of establishing a defence to enforcement, so the factual dispute must be resolved before enforcement can be granted.

Court Disposition

Application to set aside October Order granted; enforcement application to proceed to factual determination.

Orders

  • October Order set aside
  • Parties to agree directions for determination of factual dispute under section 66, failing which the court will make directions