In an arbitration, when is a hearing desirable?
When would a joint hearing of two cases, or parts of two cases, be of value? How could such a joint hearing be brought about?
In an arbitration, what are the alternatives to deciding a case by means of a hearing? Who can decide to adopt one of these alternatives? When are these alternatives desirable?
In an arbitration, what are the alternatives to deciding a case by means of a hearing? Who can decide to adopt one of these alternatives? When are these alternatives desirable?
Give examples of cases where a procedure of documents-only would be preferable to an arbitration with a hearing.
List some of the orders that can be issued by an arbitrator. In what circumstances would each order be appropriate?
Examination-style questions
* Why is it a good idea for parties to attend the first procedural meeting?
- What would be the best procedure for dealing with the following matters that have been submitted to arbitration:
(a) a claim that turns solely upon the meaning of clauses 7 and 25 of a contract between the parties;
(b) a dispute about whether the price agreed for the sale of a customised computer system was Euros 130,500 or 140,500
Give reasons for your answers.
