At law, in any case in which it may be deemed necessary, the court may direct any such commissioner or other competent person, either before or at the time of trial, to take and state an account between the parties, which account, when thus stated, shall be deemed prima facie correct, and may be given in evidence to the court or jury trying the case; and the commissioner or other person shall be allowed for such services the same fees that would be allowed a commissioner for similar services in the execution of an order of reference in chancery, to be taxed in the bills of costs.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 56. Pleading and Practice
Article 7. Procedure on Orders of Reference
§56-7-2. Order of Reference Before Case on Docket
§56-7-3. Notice by Commissioner
§56-7-4. Instruction of Commissioner by Judge
§56-7-5. When Account to Be Taken
§56-7-6. Proof of Debt Before Commissioner by Affidavit; Counter Affidavit
§56-7-7. Adjournment of Hearing; Notice of Completion of Report; Exceptions
§56-7-8. Contents of Commissioner's Report