20.23   Report

(cf SCR Part 72, rules 11 and 12)

(1)  Unless the court orders otherwise, the referee must make a written report to the court on the matter referred to the referee, annexing the statements given under rule 20.20 (5) and stating:

(a)  the referee’s opinion on the matter, and

(b)  the referee’s reasons for that opinion.

(2)  On receipt of the report, the court must send it to the parties.