§ 9-15-4. Contents and effect of agreement of reference — Majority report of referees.
The parties to any rule shall agree upon the mode of procedure, the defraying of expenses, the time when and manner in which the referees shall make their report, and the time and manner of issuing execution on the judgment or decree which the court shall enter, upon the coming in of the report; and every such agreement shall be conclusive upon the parties and upon their heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, and, if involving real estate, when notice thereof is duly recorded, upon their assigns, and a majority report of referees shall be binding and conclusive.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 409; G.L. 1909, ch. 293, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 343, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 532, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 9-15-4.
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 Repealed.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.