Arbitration
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 186(39) 30 September 1987, 69-70(2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the decision in Ashville Investments Ltd v Elmer Contractors Ltd , CA 20 May 1987, see Abstract 37938, which focused on the extent of the powers of an arbitrator. When a dispute arose and the arbitrator was appointed the contractor claimed rectification of the contract on the grounds of either a mutual or unilateral mistake, and damages for innocent misrepresentation or negligent mis-statement. The employer contended that the arbitrator had no jurisdiction under the arbitration clause to order rectification of the contract, nor did he have the power to grant relief for misrepresentation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38238 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 9436-1001 |
Discusses the decision in Ashville Investments Ltd v Elmer Contractors Ltd , CA 20 May 1987, see Abstract 37938, which focused on the extent of the powers of an arbitrator. When a dispute arose and the arbitrator was appointed the contractor claimed rectification of the contract on the grounds of either a mutual or unilateral mistake, and damages for innocent misrepresentation or negligent mis-statement. The employer contended that the arbitrator had no jurisdiction under the arbitration clause to order rectification of the contract, nor did he have the power to grant relief for misrepresentation.