Document Type : Research/Original/Regular Article
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1 Student of bu Ali Sina university
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Abstract
In law of iran, it is impermissible to refer a bankruptcy litigation to arbitration.(article 496 of civil procedure code) in some countries this prohibition has been created by recognizing the exclusive jurisdiction of special bankruptcy courts. But, there isn’t be an specific legal provisions regarding the arbitrability of bankruptcy related lawsuits that may be litigated during liquidation. In order to answer the question of whether such claims are arbitrable or not, the origin and reason of the non-arbitrability of the bankruptcy claim must be known. In this case, various reason such as conflict with public order or protection of creditors’ rights have been mentioned it seems that the main root of this prohibition is in the inherent limitation of arbitration. Arbitration doesn’t have possibility to solve bankruptcy cases effectively. This article by descriptive analytical method concludes that should be distinguished. So if the claims of during liquidation period were derived from the binding rights and duties in the bankruptcy laws and to enforce the bankruptcy order and correct explanation of creditors’ rights to comply of bankruptcy claim, it can’t be referred to arbitration. But other lawsuits, which orginate from other laws other than bankruptcy are arbitrable.
Arbitrability, Bankruptcy Liquidation, Law Suit, Eligibility, Dispute Resolution
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