California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §645: 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.

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A referee's or commissioner's decision under Section 638 can be challenged and reviewed using the same process as court decisions.

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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.

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