(a) If the parties to an agreement to arbitrate agree on a method for appointing an arbitrator, that method must be followed, unless the method fails. If the parties have not agreed on a method, the agreed method fails, or an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act and a successor has not been appointed, the court, on motion of a party to the arbitration proceeding, shall appoint the arbitrator. The arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of an arbitrator designated in the agreement to arbitrate or appointed pursuant to the agreed method.
(b) An arbitrator who has a known, direct, and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing, and substantial relationship with a party may not serve as a neutral arbitrator.
2010 c 264 art 1 s 11,33
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 570 - 583 — Postjudgment Remedies; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Bonds
Chapter 572B — Uniform Arbitration Act
Section 572B.01 — Definitions.
Section 572B.03 — When Act Applies.
Section 572B.04 — Effect Of Agreement To Arbitrate; Nonwaivable Provisions.
Section 572B.05 — Application To Court.
Section 572B.06 — Validity Of Agreement To Arbitrate.
Section 572B.07 — Motion To Compel Or Stay Arbitration.
Section 572B.08 — Provisional Remedies.
Section 572B.09 — Initiation Of Arbitration.
Section 572B.10 — Consolidation Of Separate Arbitration Proceedings.
Section 572B.11 — Appointment Of Arbitrator; Service As A Neutral Arbitrator.
Section 572B.12 — Disclosure By Arbitrator.
Section 572B.13 — Action By Majority.
Section 572B.14 — Immunity Of Arbitrator; Competency To Testify; Attorney Fees And Costs.
Section 572B.15 — Arbitration Process.
Section 572B.16 — Representation By Lawyer.
Section 572B.17 — Witnesses; Subpoenas; Depositions; Discovery.
Section 572B.18 — Court Enforcement Of Pre-award Ruling By Arbitrator.
Section 572B.20 — Change Of Award By Arbitrator.
Section 572B.21 — Remedies; Fees And Expenses Of Arbitration Proceeding.
Section 572B.22 — Confirmation Of Award.
Section 572B.23 — Vacating Award.
Section 572B.24 — Modification Or Correction Of Award.
Section 572B.25 — Judgment On Award; Attorney Fees And Litigation Expenses.
Section 572B.26 — Jurisdiction.
Section 572B.30 — Savings Clause.
Section 572B.31 — Relationship To Electronic Signatures In Global And National Commerce Act.