Bulson v. . Lohnes

Only two of the three arbitrators chosen met and heard the proofs and allegations of the parties. The third had due notice of the time and place of hearing, and appeared there, but declined publicly to take any part whatever in the proceedings, and did not remain or act during the trial. The award was afterward made by the two, before whom the matters submitted were heard. The question to be determined is, whether the award thus made is valid, and can be enforced by action.

The submission was to three arbitrators, with a provision that the award should be in writing signed by the three, "or…