Lynch Roofing Systems (Ballaghaderreen) Ltd. v. Bennet and Son (Construction) Ltd. [1998] IEHC 216; [1999] 2 IR 450 (26th June, 1998)

Lynch Roofing Systems (Ballaghaderreen) Ltd. v. Bennet and Son (Construction) Ltd. [1998] IEHC 216; [1999] 2 IR 450 (26th June, 1998)

The contract between the parties incorporated the standard conditions, including an arbitration clause, due to industry practice and explicit agreement at the meeting; therefore, proceedings must be stayed pending arbitration.

Citation
[1999] 2 IR 450
Parties
Plaintiff: Lynch Roofing Systems (Ballaghaderreen) Ltd.; Defendant: Bennet and Son (Construction) Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Motion / Application for Stay Pending Arbitration
Outcome
stay granted
Legal Topics
Arbitration Clause, Contract Formation, Estoppel

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Parties

Lynch Roofing Systems (Ballaghaderreen) Ltd.

Plaintiff

Bennet and Son (Construction) Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Motion / Application for Stay Pending Arbitration

  1. 1 Whether the proceedings should be stayed pending arbitration under section 5 of the Arbitration Act 1980
  2. 2 Whether the arbitration clause was incorporated into the contract between the parties

Ratio Decidendi

The contract between the parties incorporated the standard conditions, including an arbitration clause, due to industry practice and explicit agreement at the meeting; therefore, proceedings must be stayed pending arbitration.

Court Disposition

stay granted

Orders

  • Proceedings stayed pending arbitration as per contract clause