Discovery of Documents in Arbitral Proceedings in Nigeria.

Abstract

In contractual agreements, parties often include an arbitration agreement or arbitration clause, which forms the basis for Arbitral proceedings. However, when disputes arise from such contractual agreement, certain facts or documents necessary for the proof of the case or defence may be within the exclusive knowledge or possession of the opponent. To this end, this paper examines the procedure, if any, governing the discovery of documents in Arbitral proceedings in Nigeria vis-a-vis the provisions of international arbitration rules.