Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternate Dispute resolution

Question:

Which of the following is the material difference between an arbitration agreement and an ordinary contract?

Options:

In ordinary contract the obligations of the parties to each other cannot in general be specifically enforced and breach of them results only in damages

The appropriate remedy for breach of an arbitration agreement is not damages but its enforcement

Both (a) & (b) are correct

Both (a) & (b) are incorrect

Correct Answer:

Both (a) & (b) are correct

Explanation:

The correct answer is: Both (a) & (b) are correct.

Let's analyze each option:

Option 1: This statement accurately describes a key difference between ordinary contracts and arbitration agreements. In general, obligations in ordinary contracts are not specifically enforceable, meaning the court cannot compel a party to perform their obligations. Instead, the non-breaching party can only claim damages.

Option 2: This statement also highlights a critical distinction. While breach of an ordinary contract typically leads to damages, the remedy for breaching an arbitration agreement is different. The focus is on enforcing the agreement itself, requiring the parties to participate in arbitration as stipulated.