Closing the Gap: The Quest for Consistency in Compétence - Compétence in the U.S.
26 Pages Posted: 5 Apr 2016
Date Written: April 30, 2015
Abstract
This article examines the United States’ approach to compétence-compétence in light of U.S. legislation, case law and practice. It provides an overview of international arbitral jurisdiction and analyses the U.S. approach to compétence-compétence with reference to the U.K. and France. The extent and the stage at which court intervention occurs in U.S. courts is also examined. It is argued that the U.S. approach to compétence-compétence requires an overhaul of legislation and greater consistency by the judiciary.
Keywords: International, Commercial, Arbitration, Compétence-Compétence, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, Dispute Resolution
JEL Classification: K33, K12
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