In any suit concerning water rights, or in any suit or appeal provided for in this article, the court may in its discretion submit any question of fact arising therein to a jury, or may appoint a referee or referees to take testimony and report upon the rights of the parties. History: Laws 1907, ch. 49, § 37; Code 1915, § 5696; C.S. 1929, § 151-149; 1941 Comp., § 77-407; 1953 Comp., § 75-4-7. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The 1915 Code substituted 'this article' for 'this act.' For meaning of 'this article,' see compiler's note to 72-4-17 NMSA 1978. For meaning of 'this act,' see compiler's note to 72-4-15 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For use of advisory jury, see Paragraph B of Rule 1-039 NMRA. For appointment of masters and referees, see Rule 1-053 NMRA. Law reviews. — For comment, 'Indian Pueblo Water Rights Not Subject to State Law Prior Appropriation,' see 17 Nat. Resources J. 341 (1977). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 93 C.J.S. Waters § 203.
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