Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 657

657. (1) Any referee who declines the appointment shall give notice in writing of his refusal to the registrar, within two d ays from the service of the decree. Tacit acceptance.(2) Failing such notice, the referee shall be deemed to have accepted the appointment. Duties of registrar.(3) The registrar, upon recording the refusal, shall forthwith b y letter call upon the parties to appear on a date to be fixed by the court in order that another referee may be appointed in case th e refusal is accepted by the court. Penalty for certain persons refusing without reasonable excuse to act as referees. Amended by: XV .1913.130.