Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 417.070 (2026)

Appointment of arbitrators by court

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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 (1) or more arbitrators. An arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of one specifically named in the agreement. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 278, sec. 3, effective July 13, 1984.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2026 · leading case: Dutschke v. Jim Russell Realtors, Inc., 281 S.W.3d 817 (Ky. Ct. App. 2008).

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Dutschke v. Jim Russell Realtors, Inc., 281 S.W.3d 817 (Ky. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 4× “(3) In vacating the award on grounds other than stated in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators chosen as provided in the agreement, or in the absence thereof, by the court in accordance with KRS 417.070, or, if…”

3d Enter. Contracting Corp. v. Lexington-Fayette Urban Cnty. Gov't, 134 S.W.3d 558 (Ky. 2004). · cites it 2× “(8) In vacating the award on grounds other than stated in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators chosen as provided in the agreement, or in the absence thereof, by the court in accordance with KRS 417.070, or, if…”

Linda Reynolds, as Adm'x of the Est. of Sue Buchanan v. Richard E. Blair, D.O. (Ky. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 2× “The applicable law, which the circuit court and Genesis ignored below, were the statutory provisions set out in KRS 417.070 to address the issue of Reynolds’ allegedly failing to comply with Paragraph C.”

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