Supreme Court Rules 2000

If it appears to the Court or a judge, either on the trial of an action or other proceeding or where judgment has been entered for damages or value to be assessed, that the amount of damages or value sought to be recovered is substantially a matter of calculation, the Court or judge may direct that the amount for which final judgment is entered be ascertained by an officer of the Court.

If a direction is given under subrule (1) – the attendance of any witness and the production of any document before the officer may be compelled by subpoena; and the officer may adjourn the inquiry from time to time and from place to place; and the officer is to – certify to the registrar the amount of damages or value found; and deliver a copy of the certificate to the person entitled to the damages or value.

On receiving the certificate, the registrar is to enter final judgment for the amount shown in the certificate.