Section 10
Provisions as to appointment of three or more arbitrators
Act: Arbitration Act 1940
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| Statute Name | Arbitration Act 1940 |
| Section Identifier | 10 |
| Provision Title | Provisions as to appointment of three or more arbitrators |
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Q1: What does Section 10 of Arbitration Act 1940 cover?
It covers: "Provisions as to appointment of three or more arbitrators". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 10?
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Section Provisions
CHAPTER II THE ARBITRATION ACT, 1940 (X OF 1940) [11 March, 1940] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arbitration. WHERE it is expedient to consolidate and amend. the law relating to arbitration in Pakistan. It is hereby enacted as follows:‑ CHAPTER II ARBITRATION WITHOUT INTERVENTION OF A COURT 10. Provisions as to appointment of three or more arbitrators. (1) Where an arbitration agreement provides that a reference shall be to three arbitrators, one to be appointed by each party and the third by the two appointed arbitrators, the agreement shall have effect as if it provided for the appointment, of an umpire, and not for the appointment of a third arbitrator, by the two arbitrators appointed by the parties. (2) Where an arbitration agreement provides that a reference shall be to three arbitrators to be appointed otherwise than as mentioned in sub section (1), the award of the majority shall, unless the arbitration agreement otherwise provides, prevail. (3) Where an arbitration agreement provides for the appointment of more arbitrators than three, the award of the majority, or if the arbitrators are equally divided in their opinions, the award of the umpire shall, unless the arbitration agreement otherwise provides, prevail.
How to cite this provision:
Section 10 of Arbitration Act 1940 ("Provisions as to appointment of three or more arbitrators"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/141710