Colorado § 38-36-127 - Cause set for trial - default - referee appointed.
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§ 38-36-127. Cause set for trial - default - referee appointed.
If, in any case, an appearance is entered and answer filed, the cause shall be set down for hearing on motion of either party, but a default and order shall first be entered against all persons who do not appear and answer in the manner provided in section 38-36-126. The court may refer the cause or any part thereof to one of the examiners of title, as referee, to hear the parties and their evidence, and make report thereon to the court. His report shall have the same force and effect as that of a magistrate appointed by the district court under the laws of this state, and relating to the appointment, duties, and powers of magistrates.
Source: L. 03: p. 322, § 24. R.S. 08: § 740. C.L. § 4950. CSA: C. 40, § 195. CRS 53: § 118-10-27. C.R.S. 1963: § 118-10-27. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 366, § 43, effective April 9.
Cross references: For the appointment, duties, and powers of a referee, see C.R.C.P. 53.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "The Torrens Title System in Colorado", see 39 Dicta 40 (1962).
Acts of examiners subject to review. Examiners may act as referees on any pending application, but all their acts are subject to review by the district court. People ex rel. Smith v. Crissman, 41 Colo. 450, 92 P. 949 (1907).
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