Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999

An application under the Model Law, article 34 to set aside an award must be in the approved form.

The application must identify—

if the applicant relies on the Model Law, article 34(2)(a)—which subparagraph of article 34(2)(a) is relied on; and

if the applicant relies on the Model Law, article 34(2)(b)—which subparagraph of article 34(2)(b) is relied on; and

brief grounds for seeking the order.

The application must be accompanied by an affidavit—

exhibiting—

a copy of the arbitration agreement; and

a copy of the award, including the reasons of the arbitral tribunal for the award; and

identifying—

the detailed grounds for seeking the order; and

the material facts relied on; and

the date the applicant received the award or, if a request was made under the Model Law, article 33 to the arbitral tribunal to correct the award, the date that request was disposed of by the arbitral tribunal.

The application and supporting affidavit must be served on any person whose interest might be affected by the setting aside of the award.

Any application by a party to the arbitration under the Model Law, article 34(4) must be made by application in the proceeding started under subrule (1).