§ 3-211. Appointment of arbitrators

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-211 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed.

(b)    In the absence of a provision in the agreement, a party may file a petition with a court to appoint one or more arbitrators.

(c)    A court shall appoint one or more arbitrators if:

(1)    The arbitration agreement does not provide a method of appointment;

(2)    The agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed; or

(3)    An appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been appointed.

(d)    A court appointed arbitrator has all the powers of an arbitrator specifically named in the agreement.