Bibliographie sélective OHADA

Is it possible for the testator to mandate unilaterally that all disputes concerning the estate are to be arbitrated instead of litigated? While such a testamentary arbitration clause is an expression of the decedent’s freedom of disposition, it contradicts the beneficiaries’ right of access to a public court. In his dissertation, Jakob Gleim examines the tension between the decedent’s freedom of disposition and the rights of the beneficiaries, balancing these two positions against one another and thereby identifying the reasons and the limitations of the validity of testamentary arbitration clauses. While such clauses were rather rare in the 20th century, German courts have to deal with them more regularly nowadays. In his dissertation, Gleim explores the practical significance of testamentary arbitration clauses as well as their advantages and disadvantages. The author also addresses the questions of how far the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal extends and which law is to be applied in cross-border cases. The inquiry also includes insights gained from a comparative analysis of US-American law.