Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
140.Assessors in causes of salvage, etc.-
(1) In any admiralty or vice-admiralty cause
of salvage, towage or collision, the Court, whether it be exercising its
original or its appellate jurisdiction, may, if it thinks fit, and shall upon
request of either party to such cause, summon to its assistance. in such manner
as it may direct or as may be prescribed, two competent assessors; and such
assessors shall attend and assist accordingly.
(2) Every such assessor shall receive such fees for his attendance, to be paid
by such of the parties as the Court may direct or as may be prescribed.