MOYER, C.J.
This case presents several issues, of which the central is whether a referee may preside over a jury trial. If the answer is yes, we must decide whether, in this case, all parties consented to the presence of the referee in conformity to Civ.R. 53(A).
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The relevant portions of Civ.R. 53 as in effect at the time of trial
"(A) Appointment. The court may appoint one or more referees, who shall...
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