New York § 4316 - 4316Procedure where more than one referee
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 4316 — 4316Procedure where more than one referee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4316. 4316Procedure where more than one referee
Rule 4316. Procedure where more than one referee. Where the reference is to more than one referee all must meet together and hear all the allegations and proofs of the parties; but a majority may appoint a time and place for the trial, decide any question which arises upon the trial, sign a report or settle a case. Any of them may administer an oath to a witness; and a majority of those present at a time and place appointed for the trial may adjourn the trial to a future day.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 4316
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 4316 cover?
Section 4316 ("4316Procedure where more than one 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.
How do I cite New York § 4316?
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