§ 4301. Powers of referee to determine. A referee to determine an issue or to perform an act shall have all the powers of a court in performing a like function; but he shall have no power to relieve himself of his duties, to appoint a successor or to adjudge any person except a witness before him guilty of contempt. For the purposes of this article, the term referee shall be deemed to include judicial hearing officer.
Powers of referee to determine
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4301, under Trial By a Referee.
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4301