John S. Nichols, Esquire
©2012
Updated through June 2012, this handy and practical monograph provides you with the perfect, concise reference to the procedures of practice before Masters-in-Equity and Special Referees in South Carolina. The book pulls together rules, statutes, and case law affecting this specialized area of practice and includes a sample Order of Reference that meets the requirements set forth by the Supreme Court. Added for the Fourth Edition is a discussion of the Supreme Court's 2009 Administrative Order regarding the master's continuing jurisdiction over referred matters, incorporation of recent significant case law regarding the general duties and powers of the masters or special referees, and a discussion of the rules regarding holding funds in escrow.
Summary of Contents:
• The Equity Court
• Appointment and Compensation
• Deciding Whether to Refer a Matter
• Duties and Powers
• Proceedings Upon the Reference
• Final Order
• Review of Final Order
• Jury Trials
• Case Law
• Sample Order of Reference, Rule to Show Cause and Verified Petition
• Table of Authorities
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