Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 9, § 4266. Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal

A. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal:

B. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if a party so requests or if the arbitral tribunal considers it necessary, the expert shall, after delivery of his written or oral report, participate in a hearing where the parties have the opportunity to put questions to him and to present expert witnesses in order to testify on the points at issue.