Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-229

Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings

§ 3-229.

      (a)      Notwithstanding the death of a party who made a written agreement to submit a controversy to arbitration, the arbitration proceedings may begin or continue if an application has been filed by or notice given to his personal representative.

      (b)      If a guardian has been appointed, the proceedings may be continued:

            (1)      Upon the application of the guardian; or

            (2)      Upon the notice to the guardian.

      (c)      Upon the death or incompetence of a party, the court may extend the time within which a petition to confirm, vacate, or modify the award, or to stay arbitration, must be made.

      (d)      If a party dies after an award was delivered, the subsequent proceedings are the same as where a party dies after a verdict.



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