Although an arbitrator had failed to hide his irritation and impatience with one side on a case referred to him, that was insufficient to justify taking the reference away. However an agreement reached with one side only as to his costs could suggest a need for impartiality. The arbitrator had expressed himself unwisely, but had conducted the arbitration itself fairly, and his appointment would not be set aside.
Citations:
Times 11-Oct-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Arbitration
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.77794