§ 1-36-107 — Notice and hearing

(a) The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the
hearing and serve the parties with notice either personally or
by registered mail not less than five (5) days before the
hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives the notice. The
arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as
necessary, and on request of a party or upon their own motion
may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date fixed
by the agreement for making the award, unless the parties
consent to a later date. The arbitrators may hear and determine
the controversy upon the evidence produced notwithstanding the
failure of a party duly notified to appear. The court on
application may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with
the hearing and determination of the controversy.
(b) The parties are entitled to be heard, to present
evidence material to the controversy and to cross-examine
witnesses appearing at the hearing.
(c) The hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators
but a majority may determine any question and render a final
award. If during the course of the hearing an arbitrator for any
reason ceases to act, the remaining arbitrator or arbitrators
may continue with the hearing and determination of the
controversy.