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CPLR 4320 · Article 43. Trial By a Referee

Reference to report

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§ 4320. Reference to report. (a) Conduct of trial. A referee to report shall conduct the trial in the same manner as a court trying an issue without a jury.

(b) Report; transcript. The referee shall file his report, setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law, within thirty days after the cause or matter is finally submitted. Unless otherwise stipulated, a transcript of the testimony together with the exhibits or copies thereof shall be filed with the report.

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVP4320
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