Hampton Bays Supply Co. v. Adler

In an action to foreclose mechanics’ liens, the court, upon consent of the parties, made an order dated December 21, 1954 appointing a Referee to hear and determine the issues of fact and law therein. Following three hearings held on March 28, April 4 and 8, 1955, a transcript of the testimony comprising some 340 pages was furnished to the Referee, following which he made and filed his report, dated June 1, 1955 separately stating his findings of fact and conclusions of law.

*225Thereafter, by a notice of motion dated June 13, 1955, the defendants Adler moved for an order vacating and setting…