Pearson v. Oregon-Washington Railroad & Nav. Co.

The single question presented for determination in this cause arises out of the plaintiff’s objection to the order of the court directing a reference of the case for trial, which he asserts has resulted in the denial to him of “both the constitutional and common-law right to a jury trial.”

Oregon Code 1930, § 2-602, provides:

“When the parties do not consent, the court may, upon the application of either, or of its own motion, direct a reference in the following cases:

“(1) When the trial of an issue of fact shall require the examination of a long account on either side, in which case the…