The Formalities Of An Arbitration Award

Claim and facts of the case
Party A filed a suit before the Dubai Court of First Instance seeking a judgment confirming an arbitration award in which Party B and Party C, a joint venture, were ordered to pay Party A the amount of AED 400,000 plus 9% interest from the due date of 20 July 2003, until full payment in addition. Part B was also awarded the costs of the arbitration.

Party A had sought a judgment against Party B and Party C in relation to a subcontract for the supply and installation of lifts in a Residential Complex in Al Nahda, Sharjah.

Upon completion of the works by Party A, Party B and Party C had refused to pay the final installment payment of AED 400,000 (which represented the amount withheld against maintenance works) without any legal justification. In the first hearing before the Court, Party B pleaded the existence of an arbitration clause in the agreement. Accordingly, Party A amended its case and requested the Court to appoint an arbitrator