Murray Properties Partnership v. L. P. Cox Co.

ORDER

The order of reference in this case referred the matter to the master-in-equity with directions to enter a final judgment. It did not specifically provide for a direct appeal to this Court, nor did the parties consent in writing to a direct appeal. After the master issued his order, appellant appealed to this Court while also giving notice of intent to appeal to the circuit court. Appellant now moves this Court for clarification of the proper forum for review.

Under S. C. Code Ann. § 14-11-90 (Supp. 1986), final judgments entered by a master must be appealed to the circuit court unless…