Eastern Engineering Co. v. City of Ocean City

Jayne, C. C. J.

It appears that matters of account were involved in the above entitled action, and thus a rule was entered designating Joseph Thompson, Esquire, as a referee to determine the matters in controversy between the parties.

It is recited in the rule by which the reference is made that “the parties hereto agree to submit the matters and differences between them to the award and final determination of Joseph Thompson, Esquire, as it appears by consent hereto endorsed.” Moreover, the rule to which the parties consented provides that “said award and final determination shall have the…