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Klockner Industries-Anlagen GmbH v Free & Green Group Ltd

[2002] HKCFI 397
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2002
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court must grant a mandatory stay of proceedings under s.20 Arbitration Ordinance where a valid arbitration agreement exists between the parties.

Key Principle

stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration under s.20 Arbitration Ordinance; mandatory stay where valid arbitration agreement

Area of Law

arbitration

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