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The High Court considered an application to make an arbitration award an order of court. The award related to payment of about R62 000 for the respondents’ share of arbitration fees under a franchise agreement, but the court held that the 19 October 2022 award was void and dismissed the application.
This may be relevant to parties dealing with arbitration awards and the distinction between the Commercial Rules and the Expedited Rules.
Evidence from source
the applicant approaches me to make an award issued by Mr Aucamp, sitting as an arbitrator, made an order of this court. That award was for the payment of approximately R62 000
Supports: Summary sentence 1 and the subject matter of the application.
I conclude that the 19 October 2022 award is void and may not be made an order of court. Accordingly, I will make the following order. 1. The application is dismissed.
Supports: Summary sentence 2 and the outcome.