Texas Co. v. . Phillips

We do not think tbat either one of tbe exceptions and assignments of error made by defendant can be sustained. As to tbe first: N. C. Code, 1931 (Micbie), sec. 573(1), is as follows: “Where tbe parties do not consent, tbe court may, upon tbe application of either, or of its own motion,.direct a reference in tbe following cases: (1) Where tbe trial of an issue of fact requires tbe examination of a long account on either side; in which case tbe referee may be directed to bear and decide tbe whole issue, or to report upon any specific question of fact involved therein.”

Tbe pleading of plaintiff…