South Dakota § 21-25A-9 Appointment of arbitrators according to agreement--Appointment by court.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-25A-9 — Appointment of arbitrators according to agreement--Appointment by court.

South Dakota § 21-25A-9

Title 21JUDICIAL REMEDIES

Ch. 21-25AENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 21-25A-9 (2026).

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Except as provided by chapter 21-25B , if the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed. In the absence thereof, or if the agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed, or when an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been duly appointed, the court on application of a party shall appoint one or more arbitrators. An arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of one specifically named in the agreement.

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Except as provided by chapter 21-25B , if the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed. In the absence thereof, or if the agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed, or when an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been duly appointed, the court on application of a party shall appoint one or more arbitrators. An arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of one specifically named in the agreement.