The Supreme Court ruled that a general reference to a tender document in a contract does not automatically incorporate an arbitration clause contained in that document. The incorporation must be specific and clear — a blanket cross-reference is not enough to bind parties to arbitration.
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General reference to tender document insufficient to incorporate arbitration clause
The Supreme Court ruled that a general reference to a tender document in a contract does not automatically incorporate an arbitration clause contained in...
Arbitration
Apr 28, 2026