Dinei Torah - Arbitration

Types of Cases

The Leeds Beth Din arbitrates a wide range of disputes among parties, ranging in value from small claims to claims involving several million pounds.  These cases are primarily commercial, such as employer-employee, landlord-tenant, real property, business interference, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, investor mismanagement, defective merchandise and unfair competition disputes etc.  They also include family business issues and communal issues such as Rabbinic contract disputes and other congregational issues.

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By law, there are some matters that are not eligible to be adjudicated upon and enforced within the framework of the Arbitration Act.  These include ancillary relief upon divorce, access to children and inheritance. 

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Expert Arbitration Judges

The dayanim who sit on cases include leading authorities on Jewish law, as well as lawyers and businessmen who are familiar with secular law and contemporary commercial practices. When appropriate, the Beth Din will either include expert professionals on an arbitration panel, or consult them as expert witnesses.

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Procedural Fairness

The Beth Din maintains an impartial and confidential relationship with each of its clients. Hearings proceed in conformity with the Rules and Procedures of the Beth Din.

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Legally Binding Rulings

Prior to having a case heard by the Beth Din, litigants are required to enter into a binding arbitration agreement. The Beth Din conducts its proceedings in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of secular arbitration law, so that the rulings of the Beth Din are legally binding and enforceable in the secular court system.