§ 4318. Conduct of trial. Unless otherwise specified in the order of\nreference, the referee shall conduct the trial in the same manner as a\ncourt trying an issue without a jury. The provisions of article\nforty-four applicable to trial by the court shall apply to a reference\npursuant to this article.\n
Conduct of trial
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4318, under Trial By a Referee.
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4318