Generally no, since a valid arbitration agreement is binding, and Singapore courts will usually enforce it by staying any court proceedings brought instead. Both parties can mutually agree to abandon arbitration in favour of litigation, but one party alone typically cannot unilaterally switch tracks.
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Can I Withdraw From Arbitration and Go to Court Instead?
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Generally no, since a valid arbitration agreement is binding, and Singapore courts will usually enforce it by staying any court proceedings brought instead.
General information only. This answer does not constitute legal advice. The appropriate response depends on the facts and circumstances of each matter.
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