Comments:
Although party-appointed arbitrators may be initially predisposed toward the position of the party who appointed them (unless prohibited by the contract), they should avoid reaching a final judgment until after both parties have had a full and fair opportunity to present their respective cases and the panel has fully deliberated the issues. It is preferable that arbitrators advise the appointing party, when accepting an appointment, that they will ultimately decide issues presented in the arbitration objectively. Party-appointed arbitrators are obligated to act in good faith with integrity and fairness, should not allow their appointment to influence their decision on any matter before them, and should make all decisions justly. After accepting an appointment, arbitrators should avoid entering into any financial, business, professional, family or social relationship or acquiring any financial or personal interest which would likely affect their ability to render a just decision.
