§ Rule 53(h) Action on master's order, report, or recommendations

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Rule 53(h). Action on master's order, report, or recommendations

    (1) Time to object or move. A party may file objections to--or a motion to adopt or modify--the master's final order, report, or recommendations no later than 10 days from the time the master's final order, report, or recommendations are served, unless the court sets a different time.

    (2) Fact findings. The court shall decide all objections to findings of fact made or recommended by a master under the clearly erroneous standard, unless the parties stipulate with the court's consent that:

        (A) the master's findings will be reviewed de novo, or

        (B) the findings of a master will be final.

    (3) Legal conclusions. The court shall decide de novo all objections to conclusions of law made or recommended by a master.

    (4) Procedural matters. Unless the order of appointment establishes a different standard of review, the court may set aside a master's ruling on a procedural matter only for an abuse of discretion.

    (5) Action. In acting on a master's final order, report, or recommendations, the court shall consider and rule upon any objections and motions filed by the parties, and may adopt or affirm, modify, wholly or partly reject or reverse, or resubmit to the master with instructions.