What do judges look for in the appointment of an umpire? Insurance disputes requiring appraisal make the selection of a neutral umpire a critical turning point. Assuming the appraisers reach an impasse, the umpire becomes the tie-breaking person. In a recent federal case arising from a property damage claim, the court was asked to break …
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