Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 9-15 – Referees, Auditors, and Masters in Chancery


§ 9-15-1	Reference by agreement of parties
§ 9-15-2	Reference without action or suit brought
§ 9-15-3	Certification of rule to another county
§ 9-15-4	Contents and effect of agreement of reference – Majority report of referees
§ 9-15-5	Oath of referee
§ 9-15-6	Judgment and execution on report
§ 9-15-7	Discharge or recommission of rule
§ 9-15-8	Recording of decisions involving real estate
§ 9-15-18	Summons of witnesses and administration of oaths
§ 9-15-19	Appointment of masters in chancery – Rules and orders
§ 9-15-20	Protection of parties and witnesses in referred matters
§ 9-15-21	Stenographic reports and transcripts

Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
justice of the peace: include warden of the peace and the words "district court" include warden's court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-14
real estate: may be construed to include lands, tenements, and hereditaments and rights thereto and interests therein. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-10
Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9