{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "4311", "citation": "CPLR § 4311", "heading": "Order of reference", "text": ["Rule 4311. Order of reference.  An order of reference shall direct the referee to determine the entire action or specific issues, to report issues, to perform particular acts, or to receive and report evidence only. It may specify or limit the powers of the referee and the time for the filing of his report and may fix a time and place for the hearing."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4311", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The **order of reference** is the document that sends the case to the referee. It must say what the referee is to do — one of:\n- **determine the entire action or specific issues** (binding),\n- **report issues**,\n- **perform particular acts**, or\n- **receive and report evidence only**.\n\nIt **may** limit the referee's powers, set the **deadline for filing the report**, and fix the **time and place** for the hearing.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/4311", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}