Squibb Group Ltd v Pole 2 Pole Scaffolding Ltd [2017] EWHC 2394 (TCC) (29 September 2017)

Squibb Group Ltd v Pole 2 Pole Scaffolding Ltd [2017] EWHC 2394 (TCC) (29 September 2017)

Substantial delay of 84 days beyond statutory period was not reasonably explained; merits of challenge were weak; respondent would suffer irremediable prejudice; court refused extension of time and permission to appeal.

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Citation
[2017] EWHC 2394 (TCC)
Parties
Claimant: Squibb Group Limited; Defendant: Pole 2 Pole Scaffolding Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Arbitration Claim / Application for Extension of Time and Permission to Appeal; Application to Set Aside Enforcement Order
Outcome
Applications refused and dismissed.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time for Appeal, Permission to Appeal on Point of Law, Enforcement of Arbitration Award
Arbitration Construction Law Extension of Time for Appeal Permission to Appeal on Point of Law Enforcement of Arbitration Award

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Parties

Squibb Group Limited

Claimant

Pole 2 Pole Scaffolding Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Claim / Application for Extension of Time and Permission to Appeal; Application to Set Aside Enforcement Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time for appealing the arbitration award should be granted
  2. 2 Whether permission to appeal on a point of law should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the enforcement order should be set aside and a stay granted

Ratio Decidendi

Substantial delay of 84 days beyond statutory period was not reasonably explained; merits of challenge were weak; respondent would suffer irremediable prejudice; court refused extension of time and permission to appeal.

Court Disposition

Applications refused and dismissed.

Orders

  • Refusal to grant extension of time for appeal
  • Refusal of permission to appeal