New York § 356 - 356Powers of referee
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 356 — 356Powers of referee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 356. 356Powers of referee
§ 356. Powers of referee. The referee appointed as provided in this article possesses all the powers and is subject to all the duties of a referee appointed in a civil action, so far as practicable, and may punish for contempt a witness duly served with the papers as prescribed in this article for non-attendance or refusal to be sworn or to testify or to produce books, papers and documents according to the direction of the endorsement aforesaid, in the same manner and to the same extent as a referee to hear, try and determine an issue of fact or of law.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 356
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 356 cover?
Section 356 ("356Powers of referee") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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