In re Blaikie

These are cross-motions in an arbitration proceeding, by the successful and losing parties, respectively, to confirm and to vacate the award of arbitrators. The award is attacked on two grounds, the first of which is that it is made and signed by only a majority of the arbitrators, which is claimed not to be permissible in the case of a submission not executed and acknowledged in the formal manner required for recording a deed. The arbitration has taken place under the terms of a partnership agreement, providing for the appointment of arbitrators in the case of any dispute arising upon the…