OAKLAND METAL COMPANY, LTD. v. D. BENAIM & CO., LTD.
[1953] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 192
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Parker.
Arbitration-Award-Validity-Arbitration rules not agreed between parties - Partnership (party to dispute) converted into limited company during course of dispute-Arbitrator unqualified to act under rules adopted- Jurisdiction of arbitrators-Waiver-Award out of time under rules - Discretion of Court to enlarge-Arbitration Act, 1950, Sect. 13 (2).
Arbitration - Award - Motion to set aside - Misconduct of arbitrators - Opportunity for parties to be heard-Error in law on face- Criticism of wording - National Association of Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Merchants' Rules-Rules 8, 9, 10.