Savio v. Del Bello

This action was brought by appellant for the dissolution of a partnership existing between himself and the defendant. Respondent, Joseph J. Cella, was appointed by the court as referee to take and state the account between the parties. During the course of the reference, the appellant and the defendant settled their differences and the reference came to an end.

Thereafter respondent made a motion in the action for an allowance for services rendered as referee. The order1 granting the application directed appellant to pay to respondent his compensation, which was fixed in the sum of $975, and…