Ervin Co. v. R. J. Marsh, Inc.

This is an appeal from an order denying the motion of appellants R. J. Marsh, Inc. and R. J. Marsh to restore this case to the roster of cases for jury trial. We affirm.

The action is one at law. On motion of counsel for respondent The Ervin Company and by and with the express consent of counsel for appellants, the matter in its entirety was referred to the Honorable Jasper M. Cureton, Master-in-Equity, by a general order of reference. See Section 15-31-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976).

Before the case was reached by the master, the chief administrative judge of the fifth judicial…