Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2006] All ER (D) 160 (Mar)
Court: Chancery Division
Judge:

Park J

Representation Wendy Parker for the appellant.
  David Stancliffe for the respondent.
Judgment Dates: 10 March 2006

Catchwords

Arbitration - Stay of court proceedings - Dispute as to existence of arbitration agreement - Application to stay presentation of winding up petition - Petition presented in respect of compensation due under - Whether lease containing agreement to submit any dispute to arbitration - Whether stay should be granted.

The Case

The company's appeal on the ground that the combined effect of s9 of the and certain provisions in the lease meant that the winding up petition brought against it had to be stayed was dismissed.

Practice Areas

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