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RCW 4.48.010 Reference by consent—Right to jury trial—Referee may not preside—Parties' written consent constitutes waiver of right.
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The court shall order all or any of the issues in a civil action, whether of fact or law, or both, referred to a referee upon the written consent of the parties which is filed with the clerk. Any party shall have the right in an action at law, upon an issue of fact, to demand a t…
RCW 4.48.020 Reference without consent.
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Where the parties do not consent, the court may upon the application of either party, direct a reference in all cases formerly cognizable in chancery in which reference might be made: (1) When the trial of an issue of fact shall require the examination of a long account on either…
RCW 4.48.030 To whom reference may be ordered.
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A reference may be ordered to any person or persons not exceeding three, agreed upon by the parties. If the reference is not agreed to by the parties, the court may appoint one or more persons, not exceeding three. [ 1984 c 258 s 514; Code 1881 s 250; 1877 p 51 s 254; 1869 p 61 s…
RCW 4.48.040 Qualifications of referees.
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A person appointed by the court as a referee or who serves as a referee with the consent of the parties shall be: (1) Qualified as a juror as provided by statute. (2) Competent as juror between the parties. (3) A duly admitted and practicing attorney. [ 1984 c 258 s 515; Code 188…