Cliett v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Jenkins, Justice.

1. Although an award under an actual submission to arbitration of a question of title to real estate does not strictly operate as a conveyance, yet where the title has been adjudicated by such an award, the award is available as a basis of title to the party suing in ejectment or as a defense. 6 C. J. S. 244, § 100; 3 Am. Jur. 955, 956, § 132, and cit.

2. Without a valid submission agreement, there can be no valid arbitration or award. 3 Am. Jur. 844, § 16, and cit. In an agreement for a common-law arbitration, such as is recognized in this State (Code, § 7-101 et seq.), the…