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Arbitration with the Arab countries / Abdel Hamid El-Ahdab, Jalal El-Ahdab ; prepared with the assistance of Ms Rita M. Bou Aoun.
Aḥdab, ʻAbd al-Ḥamīd.; El-Ahdab, Jalal, 1973-
2011
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Aḥdab, ʻAbd al-Ḥamīd.
Title
Arbitration with the Arab countries / Abdel Hamid El-Ahdab, Jalal El-Ahdab ; prepared with the assistance of Ms Rita M. Bou Aoun.
Uniform Title
Arbitrage dans les pays arabes. English
Published
Alphen aan den Rijn : Kluwer Law International, [2011]
Distributed
Frederick, MD : Sold and distributed in North, Central and South America by Aspen Publishers
Copyright
©2011
Call Number
KMC500 .A3713 2011
Former Call Number
Comp 778 Ah26a 2011
Edition
Third revised and expanded edition.
ISBN
9789041131706 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9041131701 (hbk. : alk. paper)
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li, 1,200 pages ; 25 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)712630299
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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El-Ahdab, Jalal, 1973-
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The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library
Purchased from the income of the African Law Center Fund
About the Authors
v
Foreword
xlv
Preface
xlix
ch. 1
Islamic Law and Arbitration
1
I.
General Overview
1
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
1
1.
The "Kadi" or Ordinary Justice
2
2.
"Mazalim" or Extraordinary Justice
3
B.
Arbitration in Islamic Law
5
1.
The Pre-Islamic Period
5
2.
The Islamic Concept of Arbitration
6
a.
The Scope of Arbitration
8
b.
The Concept
11
c.
Arbitration in the Four Major Islamic Doctrines
13
i.
The Hanafi Doctrine
13
ii.
The Shafi'i Doctrine
14
iii.
The Maliki Doctrine
14
iv.
The Hanbali Doctrine
15
3.
The Rules of Arbitration and the Evolution of Law
15
4.
Arbitration in the "Medjella"
16
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
18
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
18
1.
The Classical Doctrine: Arbitration Submission Agreements Are Not among the Nominate Contracts and Thus Are Not Binding
18
2.
The "Medjella": Conditions for the Validity of Arbitration Submission Agreements
19
3.
The Modern Trend of the "Fiqh": Arbitration Submission Agreements are Binding Contracts
20
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
24
C.
Capacity
25
1.
Outline of the Legal System of Capacity in Islamic Law
25
2.
Capacity to Enter into Arbitration Agreements in Islamic Law
28
a.
Majority
28
b.
Capacity and the Influence of Factors Other than Age
29
i.
Debtors
29
ii.
Capacity of Women
30
iii.
Non-Muslims
30
3.
Juristic Persons
31
a.
Establishments with a Religious or Public Purpose and "Bulks of Property" with the Same Purpose
32
b.
Groups of Individuals and Associations
33
D.
Arbitrability
35
III.
The Arbitrators
35
A.
Number of Arbitrators
35
B.
Appointment
35
C.
Capacity
36
D.
Termination of Mission
39
IV.
The Proceedings
40
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
40
B.
Seat of Arbitration
40
C.
Witnesses
40
D.
Oral Hearings
43
E.
Time-Periods
44
F.
The End of the Proceedings
44
V.
The Award
45
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
45
B.
Majority
47
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
47
D.
Res Judicata
47
E.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
49
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
49
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
49
B.
In International Arbitration
49
VII.
Means of Recourse
51
A.
Opposition
51
B.
Appeal
51
C.
Revision
51
D.
Setting Aside
51
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
51
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
52
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
52
4.
Effects
52
ch. 2
Arbitration in Algeria
53
I.
General Overview
53
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
53
1.
The Laws
54
2.
The Courts
54
B.
Arbitration in Algeria
55
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
58
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
58
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
58
2.
In International Arbitration
59
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
60
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
60
2.
In International Arbitration
60
C.
Incorporation by Reference
61
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
61
2.
In International Arbitration
61
D.
Capacity
61
2.
In International Arbitration
63
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
63
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
63
2.
In International Arbitration
65
F.
Arbitrability
65
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
65
2.
In International Arbitration
66
G.
Autonomy
66
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
66
H.
Effects
67
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
67
2.
In International Arbitration
68
III.
The Arbitrators
68
A.
Number of Arbitrators
68
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
68
B.
Appointment
69
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
69
2.
In International Arbitration
70
C.
Capacity
71
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
71
2.
In International Arbitration
71
D.
Termination of Mission
71
2.
In International Arbitration
72
IV.
The Proceedings
73
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
73
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
73
2.
In International Arbitration
73
B.
Seat of Arbitration
74
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
74
2.
In International Arbitration
74
C.
Language of Arbitration
74
2.
In International Arbitration
75
D.
Waiver
75
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
75
2.
In International Arbitration
76
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
76
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
76
F.
Experts
77
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
77
2.
In International Arbitration
77
G.
Witnesses
77
2.
In International Arbitration
78
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
79
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
79
2.
In International Arbitration
79
I.
Oral Hearings
79
2.
In International Arbitration
80
J.
Time-Periods
80
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
80
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
81
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
81
2.
In International Arbitration
81
L.
The End of the Proceedings
81
2.
In International Arbitration
83
V.
The Award
83
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
83
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
83
B.
Majority
84
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
84
2.
In International Arbitration
84
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
84
2.
In International Arbitration
85
D.
Deposit
86
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
86
2.
In International Arbitration
86
E.
Res Judicata
87
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
87
2.
In International Arbitration
87
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
88
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
88
2.
In International Arbitration
88
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
89
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
89
B.
In International Arbitration
89
VII.
Means of Recourse
93
A.
Opposition
93
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
93
2.
In International Arbitration
93
B.
Appeal
93
2.
In International Arbitration
94
C.
Revision
95
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
95
2.
In International Arbitration
95
D.
Setting Aside
95
2.
In International Arbitration
96
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
97
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
98
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
98
d.
Effects
99
ch. 3
Arbitration in Bahrain
101
I.
General Overview
101
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
101
B.
Arbitration in Bahrain
102
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
102
2.
In International Arbitration
103
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
106
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
106
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
106
2.
In International Arbitration
107
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
108
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
108
2.
In International Arbitration
108
C.
Incorporation by Reference
110
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
110
2.
In International Arbitration
110
D.
Capacity
110
2.
In International Arbitration
111
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
112
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
112
2.
In International Arbitration
112
F.
Arbitrability
112
2.
In International Arbitration
114
G.
Autonomy
115
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
115
2.
In International Arbitration
115
H.
Effects
117
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
117
2.
In International Arbitration
118
III.
The Arbitrators
118
A.
Number of Arbitrators
118
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
118
B.
Appointment
119
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
119
2.
In International Arbitration
120
C.
Capacity
120
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
120
D.
Termination of Mission
121
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
121
2.
In International Arbitration
122
IV.
The Proceedings
123
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
123
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
123
2.
In International Arbitration
124
B.
Seat of Arbitration
126
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
126
2.
In International Arbitration
126
C.
Language of Arbitration
127
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
127
2.
In International Arbitration
127
D.
Waiver
128
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
128
2.
In International Arbitration
128
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
128
2.
In International Arbitration
129
F.
Experts
129
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
129
G.
Witnesses
130
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
130
2.
In International Arbitration
130
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
132
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
132
2.
In International Arbitration
132
I.
Oral Hearings
134
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
134
2.
In International Arbitration
134
J.
Time-Periods
135
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
135
2.
In International Arbitration
136
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
136
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
136
2.
In International Arbitration
137
L.
The End of the Proceedings
137
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
137
V.
The Award
137
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
137
2.
In International Arbitration
138
B.
Majority
139
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
139
2.
In International Arbitration
139
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
140
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
140
2.
In International Arbitration
140
D.
Deposit
141
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
141
2.
In International Arbitration
142
E.
Res Judicata
142
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
142
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
143
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
143
2.
In International Arbitration
143
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
144
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
144
B.
In International Arbitration
145
VII.
Means of Recourse
147
A.
Opposition
147
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
147
2.
In International Arbitration
147
B.
Appeal
148
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
148
2.
In International Arbitration
149
C.
Revision
149
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
149
2.
In International Arbitration
150
D.
Setting Aside
150
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
150
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
150
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
150
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
151
d.
Effects
151
2.
In International Arbitration
151
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
151
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
153
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
153
d.
Effects
153
ch. 4
Arbitration in Egypt
155
I.
General Overview
155
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
155
B.
Arbitration in Egypt
156
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
160
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
160
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
161
C.
Incorporation by Reference
162
D.
Capacity
163
1.
Capacity of Public Legal Entities
163
2.
Capacity of Private Law Persons
170
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
171
F.
Arbitrability
172
G.
Severability and Autonomous Nature of the Arbitration Clause
173
H.
Effects
176
III.
The Arbitrators
178
A.
Number of Arbitrators
178
B.
Appointment
179
C.
Capacity
180
D.
Termination of Mission
181
IV.
The Proceedings
185
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
185
B.
Seat of Arbitration
186
C.
Language of Arbitration
187
D.
Waiver
187
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
189
F.
Experts
191
G.
Witnesses
191
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
192
I.
Oral Hearings
192
J.
Time-Periods
192
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
194
L.
The End of the Proceedings
194
V.
The Award
195
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
195
B.
Majority
196
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
197
D.
Deposit
200
E.
Res Judicata
200
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
201
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
202
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
202
B.
In International Arbitration
205
VII.
Means of Recourse
209
A.
Opposition
213
B.
Appeal
213
C.
Revision
213
D.
Setting Aside
215
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
215
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
220
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
221
4.
Effects
222
ch. 5
Arbitration in Iraq
225
I.
General Overview
225
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
225
1.
The Laws
225
2.
The Courts
227
B.
Arbitration in Iraq
228
1.
The Features of the Optional Arbitration System
229
2.
Compulsory Arbitration
230
3.
International Arbitration
231
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
234
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
234
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
235
C.
Incorporation by Reference
235
D.
Capacity
235
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
237
F.
Arbitrability
237
G.
Autonomy
238
H.
Effects
239
III.
The Arbitrators
240
A.
Number of Arbitrators
240
B.
Appointment
241
C.
Capacity
242
D.
Termination of Mission
244
1.
Compulsory
244
2.
Discretionary
244
IV.
The Proceedings
245
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
245
B.
Seat of Arbitration
246
C.
Language of Arbitration
246
D.
Waiver
246
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
246
F.
Experts
247
G.
Witnesses
247
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
247
I.
Oral Hearings
248
J.
Time-Periods
248
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
248
L.
The End of the Proceedings
249
V.
The Award
250
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
250
B.
Majority
251
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
251
1.
A Copy of the Agreement to Arbitrate
251
2.
The Claims of the Parties
252
3.
The Reasons for the Award
252
4.
Findings of the Award
252
5.
Place and Date of the Award
252
6.
Signature of the Arbitrators
252
D.
Deposit
252
E.
Res Judicata
253
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
253
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
254
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
254
B.
In International Arbitration
254
VII.
Means of Recourse
255
A.
Opposition
255
B.
Appeal
255
C.
Revision
255
D.
Setting Aside
256
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
256
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
257
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
257
4.
Effects
257
ch. 6
Arbitration in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
259
I.
General Overview
259
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
259
1.
The Laws
260
2.
The Courts
260
B.
Arbitration in The Hashemite of Jordan
261
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
263
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
263
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
264
C.
Incorporation by Reference
264
D.
Capacity
264
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
265
F.
Arbitrability
266
G.
Autonomy
267
H.
Effects
270
III.
The Arbitrators
272
A.
Number of Arbitrators
272
B.
Appointment
272
C.
Capacity
274
D.
Termination of Mission
275
IV.
The Proceedings
278
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
278
B.
Seat of Arbitration
278
C.
Language of Arbitration
279
D.
Waiver
279
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
280
F.
Experts
281
G.
Witnesses
282
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
282
I.
Oral Hearings
283
J.
Time-Periods
284
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
285
L.
The End of the Proceedings
286
V.
The Award
286
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
286
B.
Majority
291
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
292
D.
Deposit
293
E.
Res Judicata
293
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
294
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
295
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
295
B.
In International Arbitration
296
VII.
Means of Recourse
297
A.
Opposition
297
B.
Appeal
298
C.
Revision
298
D.
Setting Aside
298
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
298
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
302
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
303
4.
Effects
304
ch. 7
Arbitration in Kuwait
305
I.
General Overview
305
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
305
1.
The Laws
305
2.
The Courts
306
B.
Arbitration in Kuwait
307
1.
A Mixed Arbitration
310
2.
A Hybrid System
311
3.
A Specialized Arbitration for Determined Disputes, without a Compulsory Arbitration Agreement
312
4.
An Important Initiative
313
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
313
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
313
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
313
C.
Incorporation by Reference
314
D.
Capacity
314
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
315
F.
Arbitrability
315
1.
Bankruptcy
315
2.
Trademarks
316
3.
Commercial Representation
316
G.
Autonomy
316
H.
Effects
317
III.
The Arbitrators
318
A.
Number of Arbitrators
318
B.
Appointment
318
C.
Capacity
319
D.
Termination of Mission
319
1.
Reasons for Disqualification
320
2.
Reasons for Challenge
321
IV.
The Proceedings
321
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
321
B.
Seat of Arbitration
322
C.
Language of Arbitration
322
D.
Waiver
323
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
323
F.
Experts
323
G.
Witnesses
324
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
324
I.
Oral Hearings
324
J.
Time-Periods
325
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
325
L.
The End of the Proceedings
326
V.
The Award
327
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
327
B.
Majority
328
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
328
D.
Deposit
329
E.
Res Judicata
329
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
330
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
330
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
330
B.
In International Arbitration
331
VII.
Means of Recourse
332
A.
Opposition
332
B.
Appeal
332
C.
Revision
333
D.
Setting Aside
334
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
334
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
334
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
335
4.
Effects
335
ch. 8
Arbitration in Lebanon
337
I.
General Overview
337
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
337
1.
The Laws
337
2.
The Courts
338
B.
Arbitration in Lebanon
338
1.
The Main Characteristics of the Lebanese Arbitration System
340
2.
International Arbitration in the 1983 Lebanese Arbitration Act
341
a.
Defining International Arbitration
342
i.
The Geographical Criterion
343
ii.
An Economic Criterion
343
b.
Defining International Trade
344
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
345
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
345
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
345
2.
In International Arbitration
347
B.
Form and Scope of the Arbitration Agreement
348
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
348
2.
In International Arbitration
350
C.
Incorporation by Reference
350
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
350
2.
In International Arbitration
351
D.
Capacity
351
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
351
2.
In International Arbitration
353
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
354
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
354
2.
In International Arbitration
354
F.
Arbitrability
355
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
355
2.
In International Arbitration
360
G.
Autonomy
361
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
361
2.
In International Arbitration
366
H.
Effects
367
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
367
2.
In International Arbitration
370
III.
The Arbitrators
371
A.
Number of Arbitrators
371
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
371
2.
In International Arbitration
372
B.
Appointment
372
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
372
2.
In International Arbitration
379
C.
Capacity
381
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
381
2.
In International Arbitration
382
D.
Termination of Mission
382
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
382
a.
Dismissal of an Arbitrator
382
b.
Challenge of an Arbitrator
382
i.
Suspension of Time-Limits and Stay of Arbitration
383
ii.
The Arbitrator Must Inform the Parties of Any Ground for Challenge upon his Appointment
383
iii.
The Time-Limit for Challenge
384
iv.
Reasons for Challenge
384
v.
The Competent Authority
385
2.
In International Arbitration
386
IV.
The Proceedings
386
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
387
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
387
2.
In International Arbitration
390
a.
Nature and Content of the Rules of Law
394
b.
The Effects of Choosing the Lebanese Law of Procedure to Govern an International Arbitration Held in Lebanon
394
B.
Seat of Arbitration
396
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
396
2.
In International Arbitration
397
C.
Language of Arbitration
398
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
398
2.
In International Arbitration
398
D.
Waiver
398
2.
In International Arbitration
399
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
399
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
399
2.
In International Arbitration
400
F.
Experts
400
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
400
G.
Witnesses
401
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
401
2.
In International Arbitration
401
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
402
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
402
2.
In International Arbitration
402
I.
Oral Hearings
403
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
403
2.
In International Arbitration
404
J.
Time-Periods
404
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
404
2.
In International Arbitration
405
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
406
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
406
a.
Stay of the Proceedings
406
b.
Interruption of the Proceedings
408
2.
In International Arbitration
408
L.
The End of the Proceedings
408
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
408
2.
In International Arbitration
410
V.
The Award
410
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
410
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
410
2.
In International Arbitration
412
B.
Majority
413
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
413
2.
In International Arbitration
414
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
414
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
414
2.
In International Arbitration
416
D.
Deposit
418
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
418
2.
In International Arbitration
418
E.
Res Judicata
418
2.
In International Arbitration
419
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
420
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
420
2.
In International Arbitration
420
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
420
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
420
B.
In International Arbitration
425
VII.
Means of Recourse
427
A.
Opposition
430
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
430
2.
In International Arbitration
431
B.
Appeal
431
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
431
2.
In International Arbitration
433
a.
Appeal against a Decision Refusing to Grant Leave to Enforce or Recognition of the Award
433
b.
Appeal against the Ruling Which Grants Leave to Enforce or Recognizes the Award Rendered Abroad
434
C.
Revision
435
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
435
2.
In International Arbitration
436
D.
Setting Aside
436
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
436
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
436
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
440
c.
Time-limits and Procedure
440
d.
Effects
440
2.
In International Arbitration
442
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
442
i.
The Arbitrator Settled the Dispute in the Absence of an Arbitration Agreement, or on the Basis of a Void or Expired Agreement
442
ii.
The Arbitral Tribunal was Irregularly Constituted
443
iii.
The Arbitrator Exceeded in his Award the Mission Entrusted to Him
443
iv.
The Award Violated the Parties' Rights of Defense
444
v.
The Award Violated a Rule of Public Policy
444
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
446
c.
Time-limits and Procedure
446
d.
Effects
446
i.
Lebanese Courts and Arbitral Awards Made and Set Aside Abroad
447
ii.
Conflict with the New York Convention
448
iii.
Towards a Law on International Commercial Usages and General Principles of Law
449
ch. 9
Arbitration in Libya
451
I.
General Overview
451
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
451
1.
The Laws
451
a.
Under the Monarchy
451
b.
Under the Republic
452
c.
Under the Jamahiriya
453
2.
The Courts
454
a.
The Judicial Organization under the Monarchy
454
b.
The Evolution of the Judicial System under the Revolution
455
i.
The Administrative Judiciary Act
456
ii.
The Act on the Unification of the Courts
456
iii.
The Judicial Organization Act
456
iv.
The Act on the Establishment of the Department of People's Legal Defense
457
v.
The High Court Reorganization Act
458
B.
Arbitration in Libya
458
1.
Optional Arbitration
458
2.
Compulsory Arbitration or Conciliation
459
3.
Permanent Institutional Arbitration
460
4.
International Arbitration
460
5.
Oil Arbitration
462
a.
System
462
i.
Arbitration is Compulsory Unless Otherwise Provided
462
ii.
The Proceedings
463
iii.
Appointment of the Arbitrators
463
iv.
The Third Arbitrator
463
v.
Capacity of the Third Arbitrator
463
vi.
Seat of the Arbitration
463
vii.
Applicable Law
464
b.
Oil Disputes
464
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
465
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
465
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
466
C.
Incorporation by Reference
466
D.
Capacity
466
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
467
F.
Arbitrability
467
G.
Autonomy
467
H.
Effects
468
III.
The Arbitrators
469
A.
Number of Arbitrators
469
B.
Appointment
469
C.
Capacity
470
D.
Termination of Mission
470
IV.
The Proceedings
471
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
471
B.
Seat of Arbitration
472
C.
Language of Arbitration
472
D.
Waiver
473
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
473
F.
Experts
473
G.
Witnesses
474
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
474
I.
Oral Hearings
474
J.
Time-Periods
475
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
476
L.
The End of the Proceedings
476
V.
The Award
476
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
476
B.
Majority
477
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
477
D.
Deposit
477
E.
Res Judicata
478
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
478
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
478
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
478
B.
In International Arbitration
479
VII.
Means of Recourse
480
A.
Opposition
480
B.
Appeal
480
C.
Revision
481
D.
Setting Aside
481
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
481
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
482
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
482
4.
Effects
483
ch. 10
Arbitration in Morocco
485
I.
General Overview
485
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
485
1.
The Laws
486
2.
The Courts
486
a.
Communal and District Courts
487
b.
Courts of First Instance
487
c.
Courts of Appeals
487
d.
The Supreme Court
487
B.
Arbitration in Morocco
488
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
489
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
489
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
489
2.
In International Arbitration
489
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
489
2.
In International Arbitration
491
C.
Incorporation by Reference
492
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
492
2.
In International Arbitration
492
D.
Capacity
492
2.
In International Arbitration
493
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
494
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
494
2.
In International Arbitration
494
F.
Arbitrability
495
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
495
2.
In International Arbitration
496
G.
Autonomy
497
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
497
2.
In International Arbitration
498
H.
Effects
498
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
498
2.
In International Arbitration
499
III.
The Arbitrators
500
A.
Number of Arbitrators
500
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
500
2.
In International Arbitration
500
B.
Appointment
501
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
501
a.
Ad hoc Arbitration
501
b.
Institutional Arbitration
501
2.
In International Arbitration
502
C.
Capacity
503
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
503
2.
In International Arbitration
504
D.
Termination of Mission
504
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
504
2.
In International Arbitration
506
IV.
The Proceedings
506
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
506
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
506
B.
Seat of Arbitration
507
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
507
2.
In International Arbitration
507
C.
Language of Arbitration
507
2.
In International Arbitration
508
D.
Waiver
508
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
508
2.
In International Arbitration
509
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
509
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
509
F.
Experts
509
2.
In International Arbitration
510
G.
Witnesses
510
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
510
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
511
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
511
2.
In International Arbitration
511
I.
Oral Hearings
512
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
512
2.
In International Arbitration
512
J.
Time-Periods
512
2.
In International Arbitration
513
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
513
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
513
L.
The End of the Proceedings
514
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
514
2.
In International Arbitration
514
V.
The Award
514
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
514
2.
In International Arbitration
515
B.
Majority
515
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
515
2.
In International Arbitration
516
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
517
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
517
2.
In International Arbitration
518
D.
Deposit
518
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
518
E.
Res Judicata
519
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
519
2.
In International Arbitration
519
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
519
2.
In International Arbitration
520
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
520
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
520
B.
In International Arbitration
522
VII.
Means of Recourse
523
A.
Opposition
523
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
523
2.
In International Arbitration
523
B.
Appeal
523
2.
In International Arbitration
524
C.
Revision
525
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
525
2.
In International Arbitration
526
D.
Setting Aside
526
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
526
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
526
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
526
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
527
d.
Effects
527
2.
In International Arbitration
528
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
528
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
528
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
528
d.
Effects
529
ch. 11
Arbitration in Oman
531
I.
General Overview
531
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
531
1.
The Laws
534
2.
The Courts
534
B.
Arbitration in Oman
535
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
537
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
537
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
538
C.
Incorporation by Reference
538
D.
Capacity
539
1.
Capacity of a State Legal Entity
539
2.
Capacity of Private Law Persons
540
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
540
F.
Arbitrability
541
G.
Autonomy
541
H.
Effects
544
III.
The Arbitrators
545
A.
Number of Arbitrators
545
B.
Appointment
545
C.
Capacity
546
D.
Termination of Mission
547
IV.
The Proceedings
549
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
549
B.
Seat of Arbitration
549
C.
Language of Arbitration
550
D.
Waiver
550
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
551
F.
Experts
552
G.
Witnesses
552
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
553
I.
Oral Hearings
554
J.
Time-Periods
554
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
555
L.
The End of the Proceedings
556
V.
The Award
556
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
556
B.
Majority
557
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
557
D.
Deposit
559
E.
Res Judicata
559
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
559
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
560
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
560
B.
In International Arbitration
563
VII.
Means of Recourse
564
A.
Opposition
564
B.
Appeal
564
C.
Revision
565
D.
Setting Aside
565
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
566
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
568
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
568
4.
Effects
569
ch. 12
Arbitration in Qatar
571
I.
General Overview
571
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
571
B.
Arbitration in Qatar
571
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
573
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
573
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
576
C.
Incorporation by Reference
576
D.
Capacity
576
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
577
F.
Arbitrability
577
G.
Autonomy
577
H.
Effects
578
III.
The Arbitrators
578
A.
Number of Arbitrators
578
B.
Appointment
579
C.
Capacity
580
D.
Termination of Mission
580
IV.
The Proceedings
581
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
581
B.
Seat of Arbitration
581
C.
Language of Arbitration
582
D.
Waiver
582
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
582
F.
Experts
582
G.
Witnesses
583
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
584
I.
Oral Hearings
584
J.
Time-Periods
584
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
585
L.
The End of the Proceedings
585
V.
The Award
586
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
586
B.
Majority
586
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
586
D.
Deposit
587
E.
Res Judicata
587
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
587
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
588
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
588
B.
In International Arbitration
588
VII.
Means of Recourse
589
A.
Opposition
589
B.
Appeal
589
C.
Revision
590
D.
Setting Aside
590
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
590
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
591
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
591
4.
Effects
592
ch. 13
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia
593
I.
General Overview
593
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
593
1.
The Political Regime and Institutions
594
a.
The Constitution: The Koran
595
i.
The Basic Law of Government
596
ii.
The Consultative Council Law
598
b.
The Holders of Authority ("Ulu' Al-Amr")
600
c.
The Executive
600
2.
The Laws
602
a.
Commercial Acts
602
b.
Labor Law
602
c.
Tax Law
602
d.
Acts in Criminal Matters
603
3.
The Courts
603
B.
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia
605
1.
Domestic Arbitration
606
a.
The Arbitration System before the 1983 Arbitration Act and its Implementation Rules of 1985
606
i.
The Commercial Courts Act
606
ii.
Permanent Institutional Arbitration (Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce)
608
iii.
The Labor and Workmen Act
609
b.
Arbitration under the New Law of 1983 and the Implementation Rules of 1985
610
i.
The Saudi Arbitration System and the Shari'a
610
ii.
The Characteristics of the New Saudi Law on Arbitration
612
2.
International Arbitration
617
a.
The Crisis of International Arbitration
617
i.
The Aramco Case
617
ii.
A Saudi Decision Which Forbids State Agencies to Resort to Arbitration
621
iii.
The State Agencies Subject to this Prohibition
622
b.
The Return of State Agencies to Arbitration
623
i.
The Agreement with the American Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
623
ii.
The ICSID Convention
624
c.
The New York Convention
627
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
629
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
629
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
631
C.
Incorporation by Reference
631
D.
Capacity
631
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
633
F.
Arbitrability
633
1.
Disputes between Partners of a Company or between Such Partners and the Company
634
2.
Disputes Relating to Commercial Agency Contracts
634
3.
Disputes amongst Foreign Contractors or Companies and Their Saudi Sponsor
635
G.
Autonomy
635
H.
Effects
636
III.
The Arbitrators
638
A.
Number of Arbitrators
639
B.
Appointment
639
C.
Capacity
640
1.
The Arbitrator Must Be Experienced
641
2.
He Must Be of Good Conduct and Behavior
642
3.
The Arbitrator Must Have Full Legal Capacity
642
4.
The Arbitrator Must Not Have any Interest in the Case
643
5.
Arbitration by Women
643
6.
Does the Arbitrator Have to be Muslim?
644
D.
Termination of Mission
645
IV.
The Proceedings
647
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
647
B.
Seat of Arbitration
650
C.
Language of Arbitration
651
D.
Waiver
651
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
651
F.
Experts
651
G.
Witnesses
652
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
652
I.
Oral Hearings
653
J.
Time-Periods
655
1.
In Principle, the Time-Limits are Contractual
656
2.
The Starting Point of the Time-Limits
656
3.
Who May Extend the Time-Limits?
657
4.
The Fate of Arbitration after Expiry of the Time-Limits
658
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
658
L.
The End of the Proceedings
659
V.
The Award
660
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
660
B.
Majority
661
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
662
D.
Deposit
664
E.
Res Judicata
664
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
665
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
665
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
665
B.
In International Arbitration
666
VII.
Means of Recourse
667
A.
Opposition
667
B.
Appeal
668
C.
Revision
668
D.
Setting Aside
668
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
668
a.
Invalidity of the Arbitration Agreement
669
b.
The Existence of a Reason for Challenge
669
c.
The Arbitrator's Nonobservance of his Mission
669
d.
Nonobservance of the Rules of Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal and Violation of the Principle of Due Process
669
e.
Omission of Any of the Statutory Requirements for the Award
669
f.
Public Policy
669
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
670
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
670
4.
Effects
670
ch. 14
Arbitration in Sudan
673
I.
General Overview
673
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
673
B.
Arbitration in Sudan
674
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
675
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
675
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
676
C.
Incorporation by Reference
676
D.
Capacity
677
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
677
F.
Arbitrability
677
G.
Autonomy
678
H.
Effects
679
III.
The Arbitrators
680
A.
Number of Arbitrators
680
B.
Appointment
680
C.
Capacity
681
D.
Termination of Mission
682
IV.
The Proceedings
683
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
683
B.
Seat of Arbitration
684
C.
Language of Arbitration
684
D.
Waiver
685
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
685
F.
Experts
685
G.
Witnesses
686
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
687
I.
Oral Hearings
687
J.
Time-Periods
688
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
688
L.
The End of the Proceedings
689
V.
The Award
691
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
691
B.
Majority
691
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
692
1.
Signature
692
2.
Motivation
692
3.
Date
692
4.
Summary of the Parties' Contentions
692
D.
Deposit
693
E.
Res Judicata
693
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
693
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
694
VII.
Means of Recourse
696
A.
Opposition
696
B.
Appeal
696
C.
Revision
696
D.
Setting Aside
696
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
696
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
697
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
698
4.
Effects
698
ch. 15
Arbitration in Syria
699
I.
General Overview
699
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
699
1.
The Laws
699
2.
The Courts
700
B.
Arbitration in Syria
700
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
702
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
702
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
703
C.
Incorporation by Reference
703
D.
Capacity
703
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
704
F.
Arbitrability
705
G.
Autonomy
705
H.
Effects
706
III.
The Arbitrators
708
A.
Number of Arbitrators
708
B.
Appointment
708
C.
Capacity
710
D.
Termination of Mission
711
IV.
The Proceedings
714
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
714
B.
Seat of Arbitration
714
C.
Language of Arbitration
714
D.
Waiver
715
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
715
F.
Experts
716
G.
Witnesses
716
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
717
I.
Oral Hearings
717
J.
Time-Periods
718
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
719
L.
The End of the Proceedings
720
V.
The Award
720
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
720
B.
Majority
721
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
722
D.
Deposit
723
E.
Res Judicata
724
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
724
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
725
VII.
Means of Recourse
727
A.
Opposition
728
B.
Appeal
728
C.
Revision
728
D.
Setting Aside
728
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
728
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
729
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
729
4.
Effects
729
ch. 16
Arbitration in Tunisia
731
I.
General Overview
731
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
731
1.
The Laws
731
2.
The Courts
732
B.
Arbitration in Tunisia
732
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
736
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
736
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
736
C.
Incorporation by Reference
737
D.
Capacity
738
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
738
F.
Arbitrability
739
G.
Autonomy
740
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
740
2.
In International Arbitration
741
H.
Effects
741
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
741
2.
In International Arbitration
742
III.
The Arbitrators
742
A.
Number of Arbitrators
742
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
742
2.
In International Arbitration
743
B.
Appointment
744
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
744
2.
In International Arbitration
744
C.
Capacity
745
D.
Termination of Mission
745
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
745
2.
In International Arbitration
747
IV.
The Proceedings
748
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
748
B.
Seat of Arbitration
750
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
750
2.
In International Arbitration
750
C.
Language of Arbitration
750
2.
In International Arbitration
751
D.
Waiver
751
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
751
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
751
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
752
2.
In International Arbitration
752
F.
Experts
752
2.
In International Arbitration
753
G.
Witnesses
753
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
753
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
754
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
754
2.
In International Arbitration
754
I.
Oral Hearings
755
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
755
2.
In International Arbitration
755
J.
Time-Periods
755
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
756
2.
In International Arbitration
756
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
756
2.
In International Arbitration
757
L.
The End of the Proceedings
757
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
757
2.
In International Arbitration
758
V.
The Award
758
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
758
B.
Majority
760
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
760
2.
In International Arbitration
760
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
760
2.
In International Arbitration
761
D.
Deposit
762
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
762
2.
In International Arbitration
762
E.
Res Judicata
763
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
763
2.
In International Arbitration
763
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
763
2.
In International Arbitration
764
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
764
A.
In Domestic Arbitration
764
B.
In International Arbitration
765
VII.
Means of Recourse
767
A.
Opposition
767
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
767
2.
In International Arbitration
767
B.
Appeal
768
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
768
2.
In International Arbitration
768
C.
Revision
768
D.
Setting Aside
769
1.
In Domestic Arbitration
769
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
769
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
769
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
769
d.
Effects
770
2.
In International Arbitration
771
a.
Grounds for Setting Aside
771
b.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
773
c.
Time-Limits and Procedure
773
d.
Effects
775
ch. 17
Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates
777
I.
General Overview
777
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
777
1.
Independence and Union
777
2.
The Provisional Constitution
778
3.
The Laws
780
4.
The Courts
781
B.
Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates
782
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
787
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
787
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
788
C.
Incorporation by Reference
789
D.
Capacity
789
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
790
F.
Arbitrability
790
G.
Autonomy
791
H.
Effects
792
III.
The Arbitrators
793
A.
Number of Arbitrators
793
B.
Appointment
793
C.
Capacity
795
D.
Termination of Mission
796
IV.
The Proceedings
798
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
798
B.
Seat of Arbitration
799
C.
Language of Arbitration
800
D.
Waiver
800
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
801
F.
Experts
802
G.
Witnesses
802
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
803
I.
Oral Hearings
805
J.
Time-Periods
805
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
807
L.
The End of the Proceedings
807
V.
The Award
808
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
808
B.
Majority
809
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
810
D.
Deposit
813
E.
Res Judicata
816
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
817
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
818
VII.
Means of Recourse
820
A.
Opposition
821
B.
Appeal
821
C.
Revision
821
D.
Setting Aside
821
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
822
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
826
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
826
4.
Effects
828
ch. 18
Arbitration in Yemen
831
I.
General Overview
831
A.
Historical Overview: The Legal and Judicial System
831
B.
Arbitration in Yemen
834
II.
The Arbitration Agreement
837
A.
Validity of Arbitration Clauses and Arbitration Submission Agreements
837
B.
Form of the Arbitration Agreement
837
C.
Incorporation by Reference
838
D.
Capacity
838
E.
The Agreement and the Subject-Matter of the Dispute
839
F.
Arbitrability
839
G.
Autonomy
840
H.
Effects
842
III.
The Arbitrators
843
A.
Number of Arbitrators
843
B.
Appointment
844
C.
Capacity
846
D.
Termination of Mission
847
IV.
The Proceedings
850
A.
Law Applicable to the Procedure
850
B.
Seat of Arbitration
850
C.
Language of Arbitration
851
D.
Waiver
851
E.
Interim and Conservatory Measures
852
F.
Experts
853
G.
Witnesses
854
H.
Statements of Claim and Defense
854
I.
Oral Hearings
856
J.
Time-Periods
856
K.
Stay and Interruption of the Proceedings
858
L.
The End of the Proceedings
859
V.
The Award
859
A.
Law Applicable to the Merits
859
B.
Majority
860
C.
Form and Contents of the Award
861
D.
Deposit
862
E.
Res Judicata
863
F.
Correction and Interpretation of the Award: Additional Award
864
VI.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
866
VII.
Means of Recourse
868
A.
Opposition
868
B.
Appeal
868
C.
Revision
869
D.
Setting Aside
869
1.
Grounds for Setting Aside
869
2.
The Court Having Jurisdiction
871
3.
Time-Limits and Procedure
871
4.
Effects
872
ch. 19
The Amman Arab Convention on Commercial Arbitration (1987)
875
I.
Historical Outline of the Creation of the Arab Centre for Commercial Arbitration in Rabat
875
II.
Constitution and Functioning of the Centre
878
III.
The Arbitration Rules of the Centre
879
A.
The Arbitration Agreement
879
1.
Arbitration Submission Agreements and Arbitration Clauses
879
2.
The Parties to Arbitration
879
3.
Autonomy of Arbitration Clauses
880
4.
The Effects of the Arbitration Agreement
880
B.
The Arbitrators
880
1.
Appointment of Arbitrators
880
2.
Number of Arbitrators
880
3.
Arbitrators' Responsibility
881
4.
Capacity of the Arbitrator
881
5.
Challenge of Arbitrators
882
C.
The Proceedings
882
1.
The Request for Arbitration
882
2.
The Statement of Defense
882
3.
Jurisdiction
883
4.
Seat of Arbitration
883
5.
Language of Arbitration
883
6.
Due Process---Rights of Defense
883
7.
Conservatory Measures
883
8.
Waiver of Right
884
D.
The Award
884
1.
Applicable law
884
2.
Majority
884
3.
Time-period for Making the Award
885
4.
Reasons of the Award
885
5.
Obligatory Contents of the Award
885
6.
Correction
885
E.
Means of Recourse
885
F.
Enforcement of the Award
886
ch. 20
The Riyadh Arab Convention on Judicial Cooperation
889
I.
General Outline
889
II.
Scope
889
III.
The Main Features of the Convention Concerning Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments and Awards
891
A.
The Provisions of the Convention Relating to Court Decisions but also Applicable to Arbitration
892
1.
Recognition of Arbitral Awards
892
2.
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
893
3.
The Conditions Limiting the Scope of Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
894
4.
Conditions Relating to Jurisdiction
895
B.
The Provisions of the Convention Relating Directly to Arbitration
896
1.
Cases where Enforcement of Arbitral Awards may be Refused
896
2.
The Procedure for Requesting Leave to Enforce or Recognition of Arbitral Awards
897
Annexes Statutory Provisions on Arbitration
899
Index
1185

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