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A special master or master in chancery is an individual appointed by the court to assist with some part of a lawsuit, such as discovery—depositions, written questions, and production of documents—and to make recommendations to the judge on how to resolve related disputes. Courts have held that discovery questions that require extensive examination of highly technical and complex documents by a person having both a technical and a legal background may constitute an exceptional condition sufficient to justify the appointment of a master to supervise such discovery.

In Rhode Island, a special master or master in chancery is appointed by the court to assist with complex aspects of a lawsuit, particularly during the discovery phase. This appointment is typically made under exceptional circumstances where the issues at hand require detailed examination of technical and complex documents that necessitate expertise in both technical and legal fields. The role of the special master is to oversee the discovery process, which may include handling depositions, interrogatories, and the production of documents. They also provide recommendations to the judge on how to resolve disputes related to the discovery. The use of a special master is governed by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, and their appointment is at the discretion of the court, taking into account the specific needs of the case.

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