1. (a) If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed.
2. (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.

3. (c) A court shall appoint one or more arbitrators if:

   1. (1) The arbitration agreement does not provide a method of appointment;
   2. (2) The agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed; or
   3. (3) An appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been appointed.
4. (d) A court appointed arbitrator has all the powers of an arbitrator specifically named in the agreement.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.

Formerly Art. 7, § 3.