The elephant in the dispute resolution room: problems with the definition of arbitration in Scots law.

Christie, David S.

Abstract

Considers the implications of the absence of a precise definition of arbitration in Scots law, particularly for distinguishing an expert determination from a judicial pronouncement. Examines options for resolving the uncertainty, including the lessons offered by the hybrid role of adjudicators.

Citation

CHRISTIE, D.S. 2016. The elephant in the dispute resolution room: problems with the definition of arbitration in Scots law. Juridical review, 1, pages 27-48. Available from: http://www.westlaw.co.uk

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 10, 2015
• Online Publication Date: Mar 31, 2016
• Publication Date: Mar 31, 2016
• Deposit Date: Nov 24, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 1, 2017
• Journal: Juridical review
• Print ISSN: 0022-6785
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Pages: 27-48
• Keywords: Adjudicators; Arbitration; Arbitrators; Expert determination; Scotland
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/1984
• Publisher URL: http://www.westlaw.co.uk