Arbitration

Malawi · 2024

Principle established: Once a matter is referred to arbitration pursuant to an agreement, the court cedes jurisdiction and cannot continue to exercise authority over the dispute.

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 1961

Principle established: Parties who refer a dispute to an arbitrator are bound by the award on fact and law absent corruption or an error of law apparent on the face of the award.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2018

Principle established: A party may invoke an arbitration clause in a share purchase agreement to have the court appoint an arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from the agreement.

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2025

Principle established: Courts may exercise jurisdiction to set aside an arbitration award or order where there is a dispute regarding the withholding of payments under a construction contract.