§ 9-15-19. Appointment of masters in chancery — Rules and orders.
The superior court, by a majority of the justices thereof, shall appoint in each county one or more standing masters in chancery to hold office during the pleasure of the court; and may make all such rules and orders, not contrary to law, with regard to proceedings before masters in chancery, their reports, and exceptions to and hearings on them, as to it shall seem expedient.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 424; G.L. 1909, ch. 293, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 343, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 532, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 9-15-19.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-15 - Referees, Auditors, and Masters in Chancery
Section 9-15-1. - Reference by agreement of parties.
Section 9-15-2. - Reference without action or suit brought.
Section 9-15-3. - Certification of rule to another county.
Section 9-15-4. - Contents and effect of agreement of reference — Majority report of referees.
Section 9-15-5. - Oath of referee.
Section 9-15-6. - Judgment and execution on report.
Section 9-15-7. - Discharge or recommission of rule.
Section 9-15-8. - Recording of decisions involving real estate.
Section 9-15-9 - — 9-15-17. Repealed.
Section 9-15-18. - Summons of witnesses and administration of oaths.
Section 9-15-19. - Appointment of masters in chancery — Rules and orders.
Section 9-15-20. - Protection of parties and witnesses in referred matters.