ARBITRATION LAW ā Arbitral Tribunal ā Meeting to Take Evidence ā Power to Meet at Any Appropriate Place
Principle Statement
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts or parties, or for inspection of documents, goods or other property.
Ratio Decidendi (Source)
Per Kalgo, JSC, in NNPC v. Lutin Investment Ltd & Anor (2006) NLC-123-57-2002(SC) at pp. 11ā12; Paras DāE.
"Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section and unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts or the parties, or for the inspection of documents, goods or other property."
Explanation / Scope
Arbitral tribunals may choose any place for hearings and inspections. The principle applies to arbitration law.
