Rule 22-8 Compensation of Special Master
Article 22. Special Master
Rule Text
(a) Fixing Compensation. The Court shall fix the special master's compensation on the basis and terms stated in the order of appointment, but the Court may set a new basis and terms following notice and an opportunity to be heard.
(b) Payment. The compensation fixed shall be paid either —
(1) by a party or parties; or
(2) from a fund or subject matter of the action within the Court's control.
(c) Allocation. The Court shall allocate payment of the special master's compensation among the parties after considering the nature of the dispute and amount in controversy, the means of the parties, and the extent any party is more responsible than other parties for the reference to a special master. An interim allocation may be amended to reflect a decision on the merits.