The decision of the referee appointed pursuant to Section 638 or commissioner may be excepted to and reviewed in like manner as if made by the court. When the reference is to report the facts, the decision reported has the effect of a special verdict.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 645
Of References and Trials by Referees
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 644, Sec. 10
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