(1) When the master commissioner is interested as an attorney or party; or (2) When there is other conflict of interest; or (3) When he is otherwise unable to discharge the duties of his office for any reason; the judge of the court before whom the action is pending shall appoint a special commissioner, who shall meet the same qualifications as a master commissioner, and require him to take an oath and execute a bond as the regular commissioner is required to do.
KRS 31A.040
Special commissioner
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Sterling Grace Municipal Securities Corp. v. Central Bank & Trust Co. (1995)
Most recently applied in Sterling Grace Municipal Securities Corp. v. Central Bank & Trust Co. (December 1995)
Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Created 1976 (1st Extra
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.