Read the full judgment text of HCCT 2/2006 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 29 August 2006 before Hon Reyes J in Chambers.
Arbitration — Application to set aside arbitration award on grounds of apparent bias — Allegation that Arbitrator previously advised applicant on subject matter before arbitration — Procedural delay and discontinuance of related proceedings without applicant's authorization — Refusal of legal aid and appeals dismissed — Court emphasizes importance of finality in arbitration — Application long out of time and no adequate explanation for delay — Evidence indicates no actual or real bias — Application refused. Applicant's procedural history marked by significant delay and lack of urgency. Court maintains that even a potentially meritorious case of apparent bias cannot justify setting aside award after undue delay. Appeal by applicant to Court of Appeal dismissed in CACV336/2006 dated 25 April 2007.
Legal issues: Application to set aside arbitration award for apparent bias
Outcome: Application to set aside arbitration award refused.
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