Louisiana § RS 9:4252 - Grounds for challenge
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4252 — Grounds for challenge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4252. Grounds for challenge
A. When a person is approached in connection with his possible appointment as an arbitrator, he shall disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality or independence. An arbitrator, from the time of his appointment and throughout the arbitral proceedings, shall without delay disclose any circumstances to the parties unless they have already been informed of them by him.
B. An arbitrator may be challenged only if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality or independence or if he does not possess qualifications agreed to by the parties. A party may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him, or in whose appointment he has participated, only for reasons of which he becomes aware after the appointment has been made.
Acts 2006, No. 795, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4252
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4252 cover?
Section RS 9:4252 ("Grounds for challenge") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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