Washington Code 7.05.110 – Number of arbitrators — Immunity
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(1) The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.05.110
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) Failing such determination, the number of arbitrators shall be three.
(3) An arbitrator has the immunity of a judicial officer from civil liability when acting in the capacity of arbitrator under any statute or contract. The immunity afforded by this section shall supplement, and not supplant, any otherwise applicable common law or statutory immunity.
[ 2015 c 276 § 11.]