The arbitral proceedings involve first appointing an arbitrator through agreement of the parties, a third party, or the court. The arbitrator then holds a preliminary meeting to establish procedures and dates, and the proceedings commence once a request for arbitration is received. The arbitrator conducts the proceedings according to the arbitration agreement, procedures they decide if none are stated, or generally following court procedures, and treats both parties equally by allowing the presentation of evidence and cases.
2. Question D
O What are the processes involved in the
arbitral proceedings conducted by the
arbitrator/s?
(15 marks)
3. O Firstly is to appoint an arbitrator or
arbitrators. By three ways:
-by the parties
-by the third party
-by the court
4. Section 22
O (1) parties free to agree on the seat of
arbitration
O (2) if failed to comply with (1), the arbitral
tribunal will determine the seat of
arbitration.
5. O Then, holds a preliminary meeting to
settle :
-matters of procedure
-dates of hearing
-inspection of relevant properties or
papers
-discovery and inspection of
documents
-etc..
6. Section 23
O unless otherwise agreed by the parties,
the arbitral proceedings in respect of a
particular dispute shall commence on the
date on which a request in writing for that
dispute to be referred to arbitration is
received by the respondent.
7. Section 21
O (1) parties are free to agree on the
procedure.
O (2) failed to comply with (1), the arbitral
tribunal will determine the procedure.
8. O Arbitrator may conduct the proceedings :
- in accordance with the arbitration
agreement.
- decided by him if there is not stated.
- generally follow the procedure of an
ordinary action in the courts.
9. Section 25
O (1) within a period of time agreed by
parties, the claimant shall state his facts to
support his claim, points at issue and the
remedies he sought.
O (3) either party may amend the claim or
defense during the course of arbitral
proceeding if both of them agreed to it.
10. Section 26
O (1) if both parties agreed, the tribunal will
decide whether to hold oral hearings or
just on the basis of documents.
O Both parties shall be given prior notice of
any hearing.
O (4) any documents, statements or any
information submitted by one party shall
be communicated to the other party.
11. Section 28
O Expert may be appointed by the arbitral
tribunal.
Section 29
O Parties may apply to High Court for the
assistance in taking evidence with the
approval of the tribunal.
12. Section 20
O Both parties shall be treated in equality
and be given a fair and reasonable
oppurtunity of presenting that partys
case.
Section 24
O Gives freedom to parties to choose and
agree on the language to be used in the
arbitral proceedings.