To impose certain conditions with respect to the appointment of masters in Federal actions.

Summary

Prescribes conditions for the appointment of a master to carry out functions with respect to an action before a Federal court. Requires the individual appointed to be a resident of the State in which the action is pending. Permits any party to the action to petition the court for removal of the master: (1) without cause (but no party may file more than one petition) within ten days after receiving notice of the appointment; and (2) at any time for misfeasance or malfeasance in office, for noncompliance with the residency requirement, or if the master's duties are duplicative of those of an existing official of the political subdivision with respect to which the action was brought. Directs the court, within 21 days after such petition is filed, to hold a hearing for the purpose of ruling on such a petition.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 February 1998

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  Introduced in House · EN · 11 February 1998

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  summary · EN · 11 February 1998

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