2019 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 2 - Arbitration and Award
§ 3-229. Death or incompetence of party

    (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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