(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.
Maryland Legal Code