Rock Quarry Inc. and Serene Vineyards agree to resolve a dispute in arbitration. The arbitrator meets with the quarry's representative to discuss the matter without the vineyard's representative being present. If this substantially prejudices the grape grower's rights, a court will most likely
A)dismiss the dispute.
B)review the record of the case.
C)file a complaint against the arbitrator.
D)set aside any award.

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Arbitration must be conducted fairly and impartially. If one party's rights are substantially prejudiced by the arbitrator meeting with the other party's representative alone, a court can set aside any award resulting from such biased proceedings.