Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 37-16 - Public Works Arbitration
Section 37-16-7. - Method of appointing arbitrators or umpire.

§ 37-16-7. Method of appointing arbitrators or umpire.
If in the contract providing for arbitration, provision is made for a method of naming or appointing an arbitrator or arbitrators or an umpire, that method shall be followed, but if no method be provided therein, then the parties to the contract shall agree to the method of naming or appointing an arbitrator or arbitrators or an umpire and if the parties shall fail to agree, then the court or the judge thereof upon application of either of the parties after due notice to the other party shall appoint an arbitrator to hear the dispute.
History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 165, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 37 - Public Property and Works

Chapter 37-16 - Public Works Arbitration

Section 37-16-1. - Short title.

Section 37-16-2. - Contract provision for arbitration.

Section 37-16-3. - Application to subcontracts.

Section 37-16-4. - Stay of legal proceedings pending arbitration.

Section 37-16-5. - Jurisdiction of superior court to enforce arbitration provision and awards.

Section 37-16-6. - Trial upon evidence of substantial issue.

Section 37-16-7. - Method of appointing arbitrators or umpire.

Section 37-16-8. - Scheduling and notice of arbitration hearing — Adjournment.

Section 37-16-9. - Power of court to direct prompt hearing.

Section 37-16-10. - Arbitrator’s oath — Waiver.

Section 37-16-11. - Powers of arbitrators.

Section 37-16-12. - Fees.

Section 37-16-13. - Validity of awards.

Section 37-16-14. - Arbitration under chapter deemed special proceeding — Jurisdiction of superior court.

Section 37-16-15. - Procedure for hearing of application to court.

Section 37-16-16. - Form of award.

Section 37-16-17. - Court order confirming award.

Section 37-16-18. - Court order vacating award.

Section 37-16-19. - Rehearing after vacation of award.

Section 37-16-20. - Court order modifying or correcting award.

Section 37-16-21. - Notice of motion to vacate, modify, or correct an award.

Section 37-16-22. - Entry of judgment — Costs.

Section 37-16-23. - Filing of papers after judgment.

Section 37-16-24. - Effect of judgment.

Section 37-16-25. - Appeals.

Section 37-16-26. - Satisfaction of award.

Section 37-16-27. - Application to sureties.