LOCAL RULE 73
SPECIAL MASTER REFERENCES AND TRIAL BY CONSENT

a. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(2), magistrate judges are hereby authorized and empowered to serve as a special master upon specific designation by the judge to whom said matter is assigned.

b. Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), and with the consent of all parties, magistrate judges are specifically authorized and empowered to conduct any and all proceedings in a jury or non-jury civil matter and to order the entry of judgment therein.