N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 4316: Procedure where more than one referee

Rule 4316. Procedure where more than one referee. Where the reference

is to more than one referee all must meet together and hear all the

allegations and proofs of the parties; but a majority may appoint a time

and place for the trial, decide any question which arises upon the

trial, sign a report or settle a case. Any of them may administer an

oath to a witness; and a majority of those present at a time and place

appointed for the trial may adjourn the trial to a future day.