Motion to stay action for enforcement based on merits of contract should be heard by arbitral tribunal (Brazilian STJ) | Practical Law

Motion to stay action for enforcement based on merits of contract should be heard by arbitral tribunal (Brazilian STJ) | Practical Law

In Fundação Patrimônio Histórico da Energia e Saneamento v Corumbataí Eletricidade Ltda., Special Appeal n. 1.465.535-SP, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) considered whether arbitral tribunals have jurisdiction to hear motions filed by a debtor seeking to stay proceedings for contractual enforcement, where the dispute relates to the validity, effectiveness or scope of the instrument containing the arbitration clause.

Motion to stay action for enforcement based on merits of contract should be heard by arbitral tribunal (Brazilian STJ)

by Eduardo Damião Gonçalves (Partner), Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa (Associate), Rafael Bittencourt Silva (Associate), Mattos Filho Advogados
Published on 19 Jul 2016 • Brazil
In Fundação Patrimônio Histórico da Energia e Saneamento v Corumbataí Eletricidade Ltda., Special Appeal n. 1.465.535-SP, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) considered whether arbitral tribunals have jurisdiction to hear motions filed by a debtor seeking to stay proceedings for contractual enforcement, where the dispute relates to the validity, effectiveness or scope of the instrument containing the arbitration clause.