KRS 417.090: Hearing.

Unless otherwise provided by the agreement:

(1) The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification

to the parties to be served personally or by certified mail not less than five (5) days

before the hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives such notice. The arbitrator s

may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary and, on request of a party

and for good cause, 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 cons ent 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.

(2) The parties are entitled to be heard, to present evidence material to the controversy

and to cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.

(3) The hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators but a maj ority 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

appointed to act as neutrals may continue with the hearing and determinati on of the

controversy.