Local Rule 21

APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES IN MATTERS OTHER THAN DOMESTIC

21. (A) Pursuant to the guidelines as stated in Civil Rule 53, the Court may appoint Magistrates to hear civil matters from time to time.

22. (B) The cost of the Magistrate when not agreed to by the parties shall be equally borne by the parties and is payable within ten (10) days from the Magistrate's finding.

23. (C) The Magistrate shall have all the powers and duties conferred by Civil Rule 53 plus additional duties as this Court may require.

24. (D) Said Magistrate shall report to the Court every thirty (30) days concerning the status of the cases referred to him.