Section 4319. Decision  


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  • The  decision  of a referee shall comply with the
      requirements for a decision by the court and shall stand as the decision
      of a court.  Unless otherwise specified in the order of  reference,  the
      referee  shall  file  his decision within thirty days after the cause or
      matter is finally submitted.  If it is not  filed  within  the  required
      time, upon the motion of a party before it is filed, the court may grant
      a new trial and, in that event, the referee shall not be entitled to any
      fees.