§ 9-15-1. Reference by agreement of parties.
Any court may permit the parties in any civil action pending therein to enter into a rule of court to refer the action to the decision of one or more referees, to be agreed on by the parties, and also to refer in the same rule any other actions, causes of action, or suits that may exist between them, either jointly or severally, generally or specially.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 406; G.L. 1909, ch. 293, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 343, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 532, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-15-1; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 29.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-15 - Referees, Auditors, and Masters in Chancery
Section 9-15-1. - Reference by agreement of parties.
Section 9-15-2. - Reference without action or suit brought.
Section 9-15-3. - Certification of rule to another county.
Section 9-15-4. - Contents and effect of agreement of reference — Majority report of referees.
Section 9-15-5. - Oath of referee.
Section 9-15-6. - Judgment and execution on report.
Section 9-15-7. - Discharge or recommission of rule.
Section 9-15-8. - Recording of decisions involving real estate.
Section 9-15-9 - — 9-15-17. Repealed.
Section 9-15-18. - Summons of witnesses and administration of oaths.
Section 9-15-19. - Appointment of masters in chancery — Rules and orders.
Section 9-15-20. - Protection of parties and witnesses in referred matters.