MOTION FOR REFERENCE

The Plaintiff will often file a motion to refer your case to the master-in-equity or a special referee.

These are special judges that handle most of the mortgage foreclosure cases in South Carolina. They tend to be more familiar than other judges with the law related to mortgages and foreclosures, and (in most cases), scheduling hearings is more convenient in their courts.

Unfortunately, in most situations, a defendant in a mortgage foreclosure case is not entitled to a jury trial. In some rare situations, you can get a jury trial for your counterclaims. If you would like to know more about whether you can get a jury trial, you should consult with a licensed attorney.