58-35-49. Claim for loss--Notice in writing--Arbitration. Every member who shall sustain loss or damage for which the company is liable, shall immediately notify in writing the secretary, or in his absence the president, of the company specifying the property destroyed or damaged and the time and cause thereof. The secretary, or in his absence the president, of the company shall forthwith inspect and adjust the loss or cause it to be inspected and adjusted in such manner as may be provided by the bylaws. In case of the inability of the parties to agree upon the amount of such loss or damage, the claimant and the company shall each choose a disinterested party who shall constitute a board of arbitration to settle such loss, and in case the arbitrators cannot agree they shall choose a third person to act with them and such board of arbitration shall have power to administer oaths, examine witnesses, and determine all matters in dispute and the decision of such board shall be final unless an interested party thereto appeals to a court within sixty days thereafter.
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 17, § 30.
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