§ 3-229. Death or incompetence of party

   (a) Deceased party. -- Notwithstanding the death of a party who made a written agreement to submit a controversy to arbitration, the arbitration proceedings may begin or continue if an application has been filed by or notice given to his personal representative.

(b) Party under disability. -- If a guardian has been appointed, the proceedings may be continued:

   (1) Upon the application of the guardian; or

   (2) Upon the notice to the guardian.

(c) Extension of time. -- Upon the death or incompetence of a party, the court may extend the time within which a petition to confirm, vacate, or modify the award, or to stay arbitration, must be made.

(d) Subsequent proceedings. -- If a party dies after an award was delivered, the subsequent proceedings are the same as where a party dies after a verdict.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 7, § 19; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1.