1. This case was referred by consent to Mr. Harrison, a so-called "master commissioner," as referee, with instructions to report the testimony, with the findings of fact and of law, to the court. The fact that no such officer as master commissioner is known to the law does not impair the validity of the reference, as it is perfectly competent for...
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