Section 115 — District Court Act 2016: Reference by consent

115 Reference by consent (1) With the consent of the parties, a Judge may refer any question in any proceedings that requires any scientific, technical, business, or professional investigation to a Registrar or a referee for an inquiry and a report. (2) Where a reference is made under subsection (1), the Judge may— (a) give directions to the Registrar or referee for the conduct of the reference: (b) with the consent of the parties, direct that the Registrar or referee make the inquiry and report without any requirement to hear the parties or to act judicially. (3) The report of a Registrar or referee on any question referred under this section is binding on the parties, unless the Judge has directed otherwise. Compare: 1947 No 16 s 62A