(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 2 - Arbitration and Award
Section 3-204 - Determination to Be Made Without Jury
Section 3-205 - Petition and Notice
Section 3-206 - Validity of Arbitration Agreements; Agreements Between Employers and Employees
Section 3-206.1 - Validity of Arbitration Provision in Insurance Contracts
Section 3-207 - Order to Arbitrate
Section 3-208 - Stay of Arbitration
Section 3-209 - Stay of Proceedings
Section 3-210 - When Order Not to Be Refused
Section 3-211 - Appointment of Arbitrators
Section 3-212 - Exercise of Power by Majority of Arbitrators
Section 3-213 - Arbitration Hearing and Notice
Section 3-214 - Rights of Parties at Arbitration Hearing; Rules of Evidence
Section 3-215 - Determination by Arbitrators
Section 3-216 - Right to Be Represented by Attorney; When Waiver Ineffective
Section 3-219 - Arbitration Award
Section 3-220 - Transcript of Proceedings
Section 3-221 - Expenses and Fees
Section 3-222 - Modification or Correction of Award
Section 3-223 - Correction or Modification of Award by Court
Section 3-224 - Vacating Award
Section 3-225 - Rehearing Before Arbitrators
Section 3-226 - Denial of Petition to Vacate
Section 3-227 - Confirmation of Award by Court
Section 3-228 - Judgment, Costs, and Disbursements
Section 3-229 - Death or Incompetence of Party
Section 3-230 - Proceedings Upon Death of a Party
Section 3-231 - Subtitle Not Retroactive