Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against AA 1996, s 12 extension of time (Haven Insurance v EUI (t/a Elephant Insurance))

Table of contents

• What are the practical implications of this judgment?
• What was the background to the judgment?
• What did the court decide?
• The approach to AA 1996, s 12 extensions of time
• The Court of Appeal’s conclusions on Knowles J’s reasoning and the appellant’s submissions
• Case details

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a decision by Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE to grant the respondent insurer an extension of time to commence arbitration proceedings under section 12 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) in the context of a Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) dispute. The decision is of interest due to the Court of Appeal’s guidance on the meaning of AA 1996, s 12.