Powers of referees to report

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4201, under Trial By the Court.

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4201

§ 4201. Powers of referees to report. A referee to inquire and report\nshall have the power to issue subpoenas, to administer oaths and to\ndirect the parties to engage in and permit such disclosure proceedings\nas will expedite the disposition of the issues.\n