South Carolina § 14-11-60 Appointment of special referee.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 14-11-60 — Appointment of special referee.

South Carolina § 14-11-60

Title 14COURTS

Ch. 11MASTERS AND REFEREES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 14-11-60 (2026).

Text

In case of a vacancy in the office of master-in-equity or in case of the disqualification or disability of the master-in-equity from interest or any other reason for which cause can be shown the presiding circuit court judge, upon agreement of the parties, may appoint a special referee in any case who as to the case has all the powers of a master-in-equity. The special referee must be compensated by the parties involved in the action.

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In case of a vacancy in the office of master-in-equity or in case of the disqualification or disability of the master-in-equity from interest or any other reason for which cause can be shown the presiding circuit court judge, upon agreement of the parties, may appoint a special referee in any case who as to the case has all the powers of a master-in-equity. The special referee must be compensated by the parties involved in the action.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-1811; 1952 Code SECTION 15-1811; 1942 Code SECTION 3684; 1932 Code SECTION 3691; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2228; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1379; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 972; G. S. 789; R. S. 843; 1840 (11) 154 SECTION 2; 1885 (19) 89; 1979 Act No. 164 Part II SECTION 7, eff July 1, 1979; 1988 Act No. 678, Part II, SECTION 6, eff January 1, 1989.