Arbitrator's jurisdiction: the need for certainty | Practical Law

Arbitrator's jurisdiction: the need for certainty | Practical Law

In Crest Nicholson (Eastern) Limited v Mr and Mrs Western [2008] EWHC 1325, the High Court had to decide whether an arbitrator had jurisdiction to decide a dispute between a house builder and house owner. The case confirms the need for certainty in arbitration agreements and that where an agreement is prescriptive about how an arbitrator is to be appointed, it must be followed. The context of the case was the NHBC new dwellings warranty and insurance arrangements.

Arbitrator's jurisdiction: the need for certainty

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 0-382-2547 (Approx. 5 pages)

Arbitrator's jurisdiction: the need for certainty

by PLC Dispute Resolution
Published on 25 Jun 2008 • England, Northern Ireland, Wales
In Crest Nicholson (Eastern) Limited v Mr and Mrs Western [2008] EWHC 1325, the High Court had to decide whether an arbitrator had jurisdiction to decide a dispute between a house builder and house owner. The case confirms the need for certainty in arbitration agreements and that where an agreement is prescriptive about how an arbitrator is to be appointed, it must be followed. The context of the case was the NHBC new dwellings warranty and insurance arrangements.