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Master-In-Equity

The Master-in-Equity facilitates relatively quick and inexpensive means of litigation resolution for non-jury matters. The Master hears most foreclosure cases and a substantial number of civil, non-jury matters as well. This is the only South Carolina court in which no action may be initiated; each case heard by a Master is assigned by the S.C. Circuit Court, using the procedural device known as an Order of Reference.

The Governor, with approval of the S.C. General Assembly, appoints Masters-in-Equity to six-year terms. As a division of the state's Circuit Courts, the Master-in Equity's Office is state mandated, but County funded.

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Offer the public a quick and inexpensive way of having their "day in court"
Hear cases for mortgage foreclosures, land partitions, judicial sales, actions to collect a judgment and complex cases as assigned by the Circuit Court

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Master-In-Equity

Charleston County Judicial Center
100 Broad Street, Suite 266
Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: (843)958-5070
Fax: (843)958-5077
E-mail: kbrunson@charlestoncounty.org

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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