The masters in this State, while in office, may administer oaths, take depositions, affidavits and renunciation of dower, probate deeds and other instruments and take testimony by commission as fully and effectually as the clerks of courts and notaries public. Their fees therefor shall be the same as allowed by law to other officers for similar services.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-1816; 1952 Code Section 15-1816; 1942 Code Section 3689; 1932 Code Section 3697; Civ. C. '22 Section 2234; Civ. C. '12 Section 1385; 1909 (26) 90.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 11 - Masters And Referees
Section 14-11-10. Establishment of master-in-equity court.
Section 14-11-15. Equity courts.
Section 14-11-20. Appointment of master-in-equity; term.
Section 14-11-30. Compensation of master-in-equity.
Section 14-11-40. Accounting for fees and costs received.
Section 14-11-60. Appointment of special referee.
Section 14-11-70. Limitation on practice of law.
Section 14-11-80. General duties.
Section 14-11-85. Appeal from final judgment of master-in-equity.
Section 14-11-110. Master shall take testimony on application of party; procedure.
Section 14-11-120. Admission of deposition in evidence.
Section 14-11-130. Power to compel attendance of witnesses and to punish for contempt.
Section 14-11-150. Master may sell lands in another county.
Section 14-11-160. Master may sell real estate in any county under order by consent.
Section 14-11-170. Deposit of funds.
Section 14-11-190. Books of office.
Section 14-11-310. Masters-in-equity to collect certain fees.