§ 10-3-8 - Arbitrators' hearing – Summons of witnesses.
SECTION 10-3-8
§ 10-3-8 Arbitrators' hearing –Summons of witnesses. – When more than one arbitrator is agreed to, all the arbitrators shall sit atthe hearing of the case, unless, by consent in writing, all parties shall agreeto proceed with the hearing with a less number. The arbitrators selected eitheras prescribed in this chapter or otherwise, or a majority of them, may summonin writing any person, to attend before them or any of them as a witness, andin a proper case to bring with him, her, or them any book, record, document orpaper, which may be deemed material as evidence in the case. The fees for suchattendance shall be the same as the fees of witnesses in the superior court.The summons shall issue in the name of the arbitrator or arbitrators, or amajority of them, and shall be signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators, or amajority of them, and shall be directed to the person to be summoned and shallbe served in the same manner as subpoenas to appear and testify before superiorcourt. If any person or persons, so summoned to testify, shall refuse orneglect to obey the summons, upon petition the court may compel the attendanceof the person or persons before the arbitrator or arbitrators or punish theperson or persons for contempt, in the same manner now provided for securingthe attendance of witnesses or their punishment for neglect or refusal toattend superior court.