Taking of evidence.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Taking of evidence.— The Court may, upon proper motion or on its initiative, direct that a case, or any issue thereof, be assigned to one of its members for the taking of evidence, when the determination of a question of fact arises upon motion or otherwise in any stage of the proceedings, or when the taking of an account is necessary, or when the determination of an issue of fact requires the examination of a long account. The hearing before such member shall proceed in all respects as though the same had been made before the Court. Upon the completion of such hearing before such member, he shall promptly submit to the Court his report in writing, stating his findings and conclusions; and thereafter, the Court shall render its decision on the case, adopting, modifying, or rejecting the report in whole or in part, as the case may be, or, the Court may, in its discretion recommit it with instructions, or receive further evidence.