R. DURTNELL AND SONS LTD. v. THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY

[2001] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 275

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT)

Before Judge John Toulmin C.M.G., Q.C.

Arbitration - Arbitrator - Appointment - Section 18 - Dispute between parties under building contract to be referred to arbitration - Delay in request for arbitration - Whether Court had a discretion whether or not to appoint arbitrator - Extent of discretion - Whether discretion should be exercised in favour of claimants - Arbitration Act, 1996, s. 18.