2019 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 2 - Arbitration and Award
§ 3-211. Appointment of arbitrators

    (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.

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