Mennel Milling Co. v. Slosser

The sole question presented is-whether the Court of Common Pleas was correct in holding that it was without authority to consider the defendant’s exceptions and motions and therefore was required to approve the report of the referee.

The controversy involves the provisions of Section 11479, General Code, which reads as follows:

“Referees must state the facts found, and conclusions of law, separately. Their decision must be given, and may be excepted to and reviewed, as in a trial by the court. Their report upon the whole issue shall stand as the decision of the court, and judgment may be…