Think before you draft
Hands
Think before you draft - 2001 - Estates Gazette (0109) 3 March 2001, 219(1) .
Describes the case of "Scott v City and County of Swansea", and considers the implications of the judge's findings. The principal point highlighted by the case is the need for clarity when drafting arbitration clauses. To avoid possible future problems, the role of the arbitrator, and the scope of his jurisdiction, should be concisely defined. Also highlighted by the case is the need to carefully consider whether there are any existing disputes under a lease when an arbitrator is appointed.
MANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ARBITRATION
SCOTT V CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA
LEASES
RECTIFICATION
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RENT REVIEWS
Think before you draft - 2001 - Estates Gazette (0109) 3 March 2001, 219(1) .
Describes the case of "Scott v City and County of Swansea", and considers the implications of the judge's findings. The principal point highlighted by the case is the need for clarity when drafting arbitration clauses. To avoid possible future problems, the role of the arbitrator, and the scope of his jurisdiction, should be concisely defined. Also highlighted by the case is the need to carefully consider whether there are any existing disputes under a lease when an arbitrator is appointed.
MANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ARBITRATION
SCOTT V CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA
LEASES
RECTIFICATION
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RENT REVIEWS