Novakovsky v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This case involves an uninsured motorist claim which was submitted to common law arbitration in accordance with the provisions of appellee’s automobile insurance policy. Early in January of 1970 a complete hearing was held before an arbitrator and briefs were submitted by both parties in support of their respective positions. On May 8, 1970, the arbitrator entered an award in favor of appellant-defendant thereby denying appellee-plaintiff’s claim.

Appellee filed a petition to vacate the arbitration award in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. After argument, the…