Rule 53.08 - Compensation(a) Fixing Compensation. The court must fix the master's compensation before or after judgment on the basis and terms stated in the order of appointment, but the court may set a new basis and terms after notice and an opportunity to be heard.(b) Payment. The compensation fixed under Rule 53.08(a) must be paid either: (1) by a party or parties; or(2) from a fund or subject matter of the action within the court's control.(c) Allocation. The court must allocate payment of the master's compensation among the parties after considering the nature and amount of the controversy, the means of the parties, and the extent to which any party is more responsible than other parties for the reference to a master. An interim allocation may be amended to reflect a decision on the merits.