IOSSIFOGLU v. COUMANTAROS AND OTHERS.

(1940) 68 Ll L Rep 68

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Caldecote (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Hawke and Mr. Justice Humphreys.

Arbitration - Appointment of umpire - Disagreement between arbitrators- Contract for sale of shares in steamer- Clause providing for arbitration in case of dispute-"In case the arbitrators . . . disagree they shall appoint an umpire"-Appointment of arbitrators -Refusal by arbitrator to meet co-arbitrator, on ground that the arbitration should await the result of proceedings taken by the parties in the Greek Courts, in which the validity of the contract was being considered- Appeal against decision of Cassels, J., refusing to appoint an umpire.