Arbitrators' assessment of the evidence cannot be questioned under cover of alleged violation of right to be heard (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Arbitrators' assessment of the evidence cannot be questioned under cover of alleged violation of right to be heard (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In decision 4A_572/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court examined whether an arbitral tribunal that relied on the claimant's expert evidence on quantum, and treated the respondent's criticisms of that expert evidence as mere allegations, violated the respondent's right to be heard.

Arbitrators' assessment of the evidence cannot be questioned under cover of alleged violation of right to be heard (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Philippe Bärtsch (Partner), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 24 Feb 2016 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_572/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court examined whether an arbitral tribunal that relied on the claimant's expert evidence on quantum, and treated the respondent's criticisms of that expert evidence as mere allegations, violated the respondent's right to be heard.