BRICOMP MAJU SDN BHD. RENTAK SEGAR SDN BHD

BRICOMP MAJU SDN BHD. RENTAK SEGAR SDN BHD

Bricomp failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the Adjudicator denied natural justice or acted beyond his jurisdiction; the Adjudicator considered the issues raised including alleged admissions and documents relating to completion, therefore the Adjudication Decision stands and is enforceable; setting-aside dismissed and enforcement allowed.

Citation
BA-24C-94-12/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Claimant / Applicant (for Enforcement): Rentak Segar Sdn Bhd; Respondent / Applicant (for Setting Aside): Bricomp Maju Sdn Bhd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
7 June 2024
Case Number
BA-24C-94-12/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Originating Summons (cipaa) / Hearing and Judgment on Setting Aside (s15) and Enforcement (s28) Applications
Outcome
Setting aside application dismissed; Enforcement application allowed.
Legal Topics
CIPAA 2012 Section 15 Setting Aside, CIPAA 2012 Section 28 Enforcement, Natural Justice (audi Alteram Partem), Jurisdictional Limits of Adjudicators
Source Language
Malay/English
Construction Law Adjudication Contract Law Civil Procedure CIPAA 2012 Section 15 Setting Aside CIPAA 2012 Section 28 Enforcement Natural Justice (audi Alteram Partem) Jurisdictional Limits of Adjudicators

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Parties

Rentak Segar Sdn Bhd

Claimant / Applicant (for Enforcement)

Bricomp Maju Sdn Bhd

Respondent / Applicant (for Setting Aside)

Procedural Posture

Originating Summons (cipaa) / Hearing and Judgment on Setting Aside (s15) and Enforcement (s28) Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Adjudicator breached natural justice (s15(b) CIPAA)
  2. 2 Whether the Adjudicator acted in excess of jurisdiction (s15(d) CIPAA)
  3. 3 Whether the Adjudicated Decision is enforceable under s28 CIPAA

Ratio Decidendi

Bricomp failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the Adjudicator denied natural justice or acted beyond his jurisdiction; the Adjudicator considered the issues raised including alleged admissions and documents relating to completion, therefore the Adjudication Decision stands and is enforceable; setting-aside dismissed and enforcement allowed.

Court Disposition

Setting aside application dismissed; Enforcement application allowed.

Orders

  • Setting aside OS (BA-24C-94-12/2023) dismissed.
  • Enforcement OS (BA-24C-81-11/2023) allowed; Adjudication Decision enforced.