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BWG v BWF

[2020] SGCA 31
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2020
StatusBinding authority

Summary

An arbitral award may be set aside under the IAA where the tribunal breaches the agreed arbitral procedure or acts in excess of its jurisdiction.

Key Principle

setting aside arbitral award for breach of agreed procedure; excess of jurisdiction under IAA

Area of Law

arbitration

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