William Mitchell Law Review
Article Title
Special Masters in State Court Complex Litigation: An Available and Underused Case Management Tool
Publication Information
31 William Mitchell Law Review 1299 (2004-2005)
Abstract
This article examines the role masters have played in litigation and explores the benefits that might be obtained from the greater use of masters in the future. The FJC survey of federal judges appointing special masters concluded that special masters were “extremely or very effective.” The FJC study is an empirical survey of the effectiveness of special masters, and it includes commentary from judges regarding their experience after appointing special masters. These benefits include better, faster, and fairer resolution of litigation in the cases in which masters are used, as well as an easing of the burdens these cases place on the judiciary. This article also analyzes the barriers to the use of masters and how they might be removed.
Recommended Citation
Jokela, Lynn and Herr, David F.
(2005)
"Special Masters in State Court Complex Litigation: An Available and Underused Case Management Tool,"
William Mitchell Law Review: Vol. 31:
Iss.
3, Article 16.
Available at:
https://open.mitchellhamline.edu/wmlr/vol31/iss3/16
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