¶1The Court approved of the above view of the statutes, and lield that a reference to the clerk to ascertain liens and encumbrances is not inoperative, except on the motion of either party. A rule for a sale of the premises was accordingly ordered without a reference to the clerk in respect to liens, &c.
12 Wend. 269
Gardner v. Luke
Decided February 5, 1835
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Decided 1835-02-05
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