429. The judgment which appoints a commissioner determines the witnesses to be examined and the manner in which they will be sworn, gives the instructions necessary to guide the commissioner in the carrying out of his duties and fixes the time within which the commission is to be returned. It may also fix an amount to cover the costs and disbursements of the commissioner, and order the applicant to deposit it with the clerk.
1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 429; 1992, c. 57, s. 420; 1999, c. 40, s. 56.