Cleveland Bridge Ltd. v Sogex Ltd. [1982] JLR 101 (11 February 1982)
The court held that the procedural laws of Jersey continue to apply in proceedings on the agreement, notwithstanding a clause specifying the applicability of the laws of England to the agreement.
- Citation
- [1982] JLR 101
- Parties
- Applicant: Cleveland Bridge Ltd.; Respondent: Sogex Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 11 February 1982
- Procedural Posture
- Arbitration Related Civil Proceeding / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Applicability of Foreign Law, Procedural Law, Arbitration Agreement Interpretation
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Parties
Cleveland Bridge Ltd.
Applicant
Sogex Ltd.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Arbitration Related Civil Proceeding / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether an agreement specifying the applicability of the 'laws of England' ousts the procedural laws of Jersey in proceedings on the agreement
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the procedural laws of Jersey continue to apply in proceedings on the agreement, notwithstanding a clause specifying the applicability of the laws of England to the agreement.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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