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Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 42-1422 (2026)

Special master — Appointment — Powers and duties — Compensation — Disqualification — Review of special master’s report. 

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Special master — Appointment — Powers and duties — Compensation — Disqualification — Review of special master’s report. 

(1) The district court may appoint one (1) or more special masters in any general adjudication.

(2)  The district court shall specify the powers and duties of a special master in the order of reference. The compensation and disqualification of a special master shall be governed by order or rule of the supreme court.
(3)  Objections to and hearing on the special master’s report shall be governed by rule 53(e) of the Idaho rules of civil procedure.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1997–2018 · leading case: United States v. Hagerman Water Right Owners, Inc., 947 P.2d 409 (Idaho 1997).
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United States v. Hagerman Water Right Owners, Inc., 947 P.2d 409 (Idaho 1997). · cites it 4× “See I.C. § 42-1422; I.R.C.P. 53(a)(1); SRBA Administrative Order 1 (SRBA AOl) 9.”
Black Canyon Irrig Dist v. State / Suez Water (Idaho 2018). · cites it 4× “We turn now to BCID’s challenge of the district court’s rejection of the special master’s “alternative basis” recommendation. The district court had discretion to appoint a special master “by an order of reference pursuant to I.”
Holden v. Weece (In Re SRBA Case No. 39576 Subcase No. 61-12301), 414 P.3d 215 (Idaho 2018). · cites it 2× “3d 1 , 5-6 (2010) (citing I.C. § 42-1422 ). Subcases referred to a special master are governed by the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure (I.”
Bedke v. City of Oakley, 228 P.3d 1005 (Idaho 2010). · cites it 2× “On December 15, 2008, the district court issued an order denying the Bedkes' motion to reconsider its October 30th order and their motion to strike the City's second motion and verified memorandum for attorney fees. On January 5, 2009, the Bedkes' two appeals were consolidated…”
— Idaho Code § 42-1422(1) — 1 case
Black Canyon Irrig Dist v. State / Suez Water (Idaho 2018). “We turn now to BCID’s challenge of the district court’s rejection of the special master’s “alternative basis” recommendation. The district court had discretion to appoint a special master “by an order of reference pursuant to I.”
— Idaho Code § 42-1422(2) — 1 case
Black Canyon Irrig Dist v. State / Suez Water (Idaho 2018). “We turn now to BCID’s challenge of the district court’s rejection of the special master’s “alternative basis” recommendation. The district court had discretion to appoint a special master “by an order of reference pursuant to I.”
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