1998/102 - Delta Civil Engineering Ltd v States of Jersey&£9; [1998] UR 102 (21 May 1998)

1998/102 - Delta Civil Engineering Ltd v States of Jersey&£9; [1998] UR 102 (21 May 1998)

There was no internal inconsistency in the Arbitrator's Award; finance charges were inherent in the settlement figures, and the Arbitrator's reasoning was coherent and justified. The Representation to set aside the Award is dismissed.

Citation
[1998] UR 102
Parties
Claimant/plaintiff: Delta Civil Engineering Ltd; Respondent/defendant: States of Jersey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 May 1998
Procedural Posture
Representation to Set Aside Arbitrator's Award / Final Judgment
Outcome
Representation dismissed
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Arbitral Awards, Finance Charges in Construction Contracts, Contractual Interpretation
Arbitration Contract Law Civil Procedure Setting Aside Arbitral Awards Finance Charges in Construction Contracts Contractual Interpretation

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Delta Civil Engineering Ltd

Claimant/plaintiff

States of Jersey

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Representation to Set Aside Arbitrator's Award / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Arbitrator's Award contained an inconsistency sufficient to vitiate the Award
  2. 2 Whether finance charges were recoverable under the contract or included in the agreed settlement

Ratio Decidendi

There was no internal inconsistency in the Arbitrator's Award; finance charges were inherent in the settlement figures, and the Arbitrator's reasoning was coherent and justified. The Representation to set aside the Award is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Representation dismissed

Orders

  • The Arbitrator's Award stands; no further action to set aside