Pirsig v. Pleasant Mound Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Edward Pirsig appeals from the district court’s order denying his motion to vacate an arbitration award for evident partiality. We affirm.

FACTS

Edward Pirsig made a claim on the Far-mate insurance policy issued to him by respondent Pleasant Mound Mutual Fire Insurance Company after tools were stolen from his farm. A dispute arose over the value of the stolen tools, and the parties agreed to submit the dispute to a panel of appraisers pursuant to the terms of the policy.

After Pirsig and Pleasant Mound had each selected an appraiser, the two appraisers were to select a third,…