A referee's powers and compensation.

Practice point: A referee appointed to hear and determine an issue has all the powers of the court in performing a like function, including entertaining the post-trial motions, pursuant to CPLR 4301 and 4318.

Student note: A referee may be compensated at the rate fixed by the Supreme Court in the order of reference for the performance of those duties authorized by that order, pursuant to CPLR 8003[a]

Case: Gamman v. Silverman, NY Slip Op 06188 (2d Dept. 2012).

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow’s issue: A police officer’s use of force.