15-13-1. Purposes for which reference made on agreement of parties. A reference may be ordered upon the agreement of the parties filed with the clerk or entered in the minutes: (1)To try any or all the issues in an action or proceeding, whether of fact or law and to report a finding and conclusion thereon; […]
15-13-2. Purposes for which reference made without agreement of parties. When the parties do not consent the court may, upon the application of either, or of its own motion, direct a reference in the following cases: (1)When the trial of an issue of fact requires the examination of a long account on either side; in […]
15-13-3. Shorthand reporter–Appointment, qualifications and duties. The referee may appoint a shorthand reporter whose qualifications and duties shall be the same as those of the shorthand reporter of the court. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.1514.
15-13-4. Fees, expense, and compensation of shorthand reporter. The fees and necessary expense of the referee and the compensation of the shorthand reporter shall be fixed by the court, after filing the report, and shall be audited and paid by the county wherein the court is held which made the reference; provided that the compensation […]
