a neutral expert with quasi-judicial powers who evaluates factual disputes
a person appointed by the Court to ensure that the parties to a lawsuit comply with the Court's orders
a private lawyer, retired judge, law professor, or other person who may be appointed to perform any of a wide range of tasks, including case management, discovery resolution, fact-finding, and settlement
A person appointed by the receivership court to provide additional oversight and recommendations to the court regarding Texas insurance receivership proceedings. Many legal matters entrusted to the receivership court are referred to the Special Master for hearing and recommendations. Also holds status conferences related to receiverships which normally include Insurance Department representatives, Special Deputy Receivers, guaranty associations and other interested parties.
This neutral third party assists with disputes that are legally or administratively complex. The Special Master or Discovery Master assists in designing case settlement options and may mediate specific issues in a case, or groups of cases. Masters may be court-appointed and selected by the parties. Also known as “discovery master/referee”.
A special master, in law, is an authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.
