Answer ... If there is an arbitration agreement, the court must reject a statement of claim if the defendant or respondent invokes the arbitration agreement before defending on the merits of the case.

Answer ... The court’s obligation to reject a statement of claim also applies if the seat of arbitration is outside Poland or has not been determined.

The powers of the court include the power to decide on the statutory grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement, and on the recognition or enforcement of an award issued abroad or a settlement agreement made before a tribunal abroad (following a hearing).

Answer ... The parties have no such entitlement.