§ Rule 1558 Preliminary Conference Appointment of Master

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Rule 1558. Preliminary Conference. Appointment of Master

    (a) The court, after the entry of the order directing partition, shall direct the parties or their attorneys to appear for a preliminary conference to consider

        (1) whether the parties can agree upon a plan of partition or sale;

        (2) the simplification of the issues;

        (3) whether any issues or matters relating to the carrying out of the order of partition shall be referred to a master; and

        (4) such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.

    (b) The court, at any time after the preliminary conference, may appoint a master to hear the entire matter or to conduct any sale, or to act upon only specified issues or matters relating to the carrying out of the order of partition.