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Masters-in-Equity and Special Referees in South Carolina – Sixth Edition 
 

By John S. Nichols, Esquire 

Your essential guide to equity practice in South Carolina, now fully updated for 2025! 
This Sixth Edition delivers the most current and comprehensive overview of procedures before Masters-in-Equity and Special Referees. Packed with practical guidance, updated statutes, and recent case law, this resource is indispensable for attorneys handling foreclosure, partition, and other equity matters.

• What’s Inside:
• Clear explanations of duties, powers, and jurisdiction
• Step-by-step procedures for references under Rule 53
• Expanded coverage of supplemental proceedings
• Guidance on jury trial issues and appellate review
• Updated sample forms, including Orders of Reference and Verified Petitions
• Analysis of the Clementa C. Pinckney Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act 

Whether you’re new to equity practice or a seasoned litigator, this concise, authoritative monograph will help you navigate complex rules with confidence. Order today and stay ahead in South Carolina equity practice! 

Summary of Contents – Sixth Edition

The Equity Court 
Historical and modern perspectives; population requirements for Masters-in-Equity.

Appointment and Compensation 
Qualifications, appointment process, compensation structure, and practice limitations.

Deciding Whether to Refer a Matter 
Procedural prerequisites, jury trial considerations, and obtaining references.

Duties and Powers 
Statutory and rule-based authority, judicial sales, supplemental proceedings, and post-trial motions.

Proceedings Upon the Reference 
Current procedures under Rule 53 and related rules.

Final Order 
Entry of judgment and implications of the 1999 amendments.

Review of Final Order 
Appellate process and standards of review under current law.

Jury Trials 
Advisory juries and consent-based jury trials in equity cases.

Law Cases 
Handling legal claims, waiver of jury trial, and appellate review.

Appendices 

• Rule 53, SCRCP – Masters
• Rule 71, SCRCP – Foreclosure and Partition
• Sample Order of Reference
• Supplemental Proceedings (including Rule to Show Cause and Verified Petition)
• The Clementa C. Pinckney Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act

Table of Authorities 
Comprehensive listing of cases, statutes, rules, and orders cited. 

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