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Scott v Avery

(1856) 5 HL Cas 811
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1856
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Arbitration agreements and Scott v Avery clauses can validly make arbitration a condition precedent to court proceedings.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — arbitration

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