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Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 3118

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.

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.