La. Civ. Code art. 3118

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 3118 - Appointment of umpire

Whenever the umpire has not been appointed by the submission, the arbitrators have the power to appoint him, though such power is not mentioned in the submission. But if the arbitrators can not agree on this election, the umpire shall be appointed ex officio by the judge.

La. C.C. § 3118