Edmore Taperesu v International Export Trading Company and Catherine Chitiyo

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator was incapable of impartial and independent conduct","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Arbitrator's partner is director of insurer; applicant excluded temporarily from proceedings"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the dispute was capable of settlement by arbitration","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Contract contained arbitration clause; dispute over maize delivery"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitral award conflicts with public policy of Zimbabwe","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Temporary exclusion from hearing; alleged procedural irregularities"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator treated parties unequally","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Different treatment regarding postponements and document filing"}

Background