§ 9-7-4.Appointment of person agreed on

This section hands parties a way to bypass the judge’s ordinary discretion over who serves as auditor. If both sides agree on a candidate, the court “shall appoint” that person — mandatory language that stands in contrast to the discretionary “may” that governs appointment elsewhere in this chapter.

The provision rewards parties who negotiate toward a mutually acceptable auditor, perhaps someone both sides trust or someone with relevant subject-matter background, rather than leaving the choice entirely to the judge. It applies broadly, “in all cases” where such an agreement exists.

This mandatory-appointment rule pairs naturally with the fee provisions later in the chapter: parties who agree on a person can likewise agree on that person’s compensation in advance, folding both terms into the same appointment order.