Multiple choice

In a new contract which replaced the old one, there was no arbitration clause. Reference was made to the arbitrator under the new contract. The contractor objected to the jurisdiction of the arbitrator.

  1. The contractor’s participation constituted waiver.

  2. The whole arbitration proceedings were invalid.

  3. The whole arbitration award was not liable to be set aside.

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) Jurisdiction cannot be objected as a separate agreement can be made for arbitration. The whole arbitration proceedings were valid.

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