Master in Chancery
/ˈmæstər ɪn ˈtʃænsəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial officer in a court of equity who assists by conducting hearings, gathering evidence, or supervising certain proceedings.
The master in chancery reported the findings to the court after the evidentiary hearing.
- (n.) An officer appointed to assist a court in the administration of equity cases by performing specific duties such as accounting or managing complex matters.
The master in chancery was tasked with overseeing the distribution of estate assets.
Forms
- masters in chancery
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Commentary
The role of master in chancery is historically linked to courts of equity; modern equivalents often bear different titles such as special master.
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