exception to master's report
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 66 U.S. 506 - Foster v. Goddard · 1861Most cited · 18 citing opinions
All that is necessary is, that the exception should distinctly point out the finding and conclusion of the master which it seeks to reverse. Having done so, it brings up for examination all questions of fact and of law arising upon the report of the master relative to that subject.
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