§ 3-211
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§3–211.
(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.