Master In Equity

Richard L. Booth     Master in Equity

17 E Calhoun St Sumter, SC 29150 Phone: 803-774-3884 Fax: 803-774-3886   Hour of Operation Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30

Holds hearings for contested and uncontested non-jury matters:

• Hears cases referred or transferred by consent of attorneys or by Order of the Chief Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court.
• Schedules pre-trial conferences and hears pre-trial motions.
• Researches applicable law.
• Issues written Orders.
• Advertises foreclosure properties.
• Handles all post-trial motions.
• Hears appeals for Magistrate and Probate Court rulings.
• Coordinates and performs the monthly Master's Sale.
• Coordinates and implements any and all administrative matters necessary to the proper function of the office.

Master of Equity Sales are held at 12:00 Noon in Room 211 of the Sumter County Courthouse.

Most sales are held the First Monday of every Month.

PLEASE read the Master In Equity Sales Procedure document

NOTE:   Properties are subject to be pulled from the Sale without notice until Sales Day.

To search for items available for sale from the Master-In-Equity,  search the 'Court Roster' and select 'Master-in-Equity' in the dropdown.