§ Rule 53(i) Compensation

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Rule 53(i). Compensation

    (1) Fixing compensation. The court shall fix the master's compensation before or after judgment on the basis and terms stated in the order of appointment, but the court may set a new basis and terms after providing notice to the parties and an opportunity to be heard.

    (2) Payment. The compensation fixed under Rule 53(i)(1) must be paid either:

        (A) by a party or parties; or

        (B) from a fund or subject matter of the action within the court's control.

    (3) Allocation. If a master's compensation is to be paid by a party or the parties, the court shall allocate payment of the master's compensation among the parties and may consider the nature and amount of the controversy, the means of the parties, the extent to which any party is more responsible than other parties for the reference to or use of a master, and any other factor the court deems relevant. An interim allocation may be amended by the court after providing notice to the parties and an opportunity to be heard.