Jersey Contractors Ltd. v Renoufs Ltd. [1966] JJ 569 (11 February 1966)

Jersey Contractors Ltd. v Renoufs Ltd. [1966] JJ 569 (11 February 1966)

The use of the heading 'Arbitration' does not necessitate a formal reference to arbitration if the contract clause vests binding decision power in one party; the architect's decision is always binding and conclusive.

Citation
[1966] JJ 569
Parties
Applicant: Jersey Contractors Ltd.; Respondent: Renoufs Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 February 1966
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Arbitration Clause, Binding Decision, Reference to Arbitration
Contract Law Arbitration Arbitration Clause Binding Decision Reference to Arbitration

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Parties

Jersey Contractors Ltd.

Applicant

Renoufs Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether use of heading 'Arbitration' in a dispute clause requires formal reference to arbitration
  2. 2 Whether a clause vesting binding decision power in one party constitutes arbitration

Ratio Decidendi

The use of the heading 'Arbitration' does not necessitate a formal reference to arbitration if the contract clause vests binding decision power in one party; the architect's decision is always binding and conclusive.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed