BURNETT v. STATE, 352 S.C. 589 (2003)

576 S.E.2d 144 Robert Lee Burnett, Respondent, v. State of South Carolina, Petitioner. Opinion No. 25582.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Submitted December 5, 2002. Filed January 13, 2003. Rehearing Denied February 20, 2003. Appeal From Spartanburg County, Gary E. Clary, Circuit Court Judge. REVERSED Page 590 Attorney General Charles M. Condon, Chief Deputy Attorney General John […]

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FENNELL v. GLAMOR SHOPS, INC., et al., 222 S.C. 21 (1952)

71 S.E.2d 499 FENNELL v. GLAMOR SHOPS, INC., ET AL. 16641Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 26, 1952. Page 22 Messrs. Lindsay Lindsay, of Bennettsville, for Appellant, cite: As to Complaint not stating a cause of action in that no actionable negligence is alleged, a shop-keeper not being an insurer of the safety of his […]

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STATE v. SCHROCK, 283 S.C. 129 (1984)

322 S.E.2d 450 The STATE, Respondent, v. Daryl SCHROCK, Appellant. 22175Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard October 1, 1984. Decided October 31, 1984. Page 130 Asst. Appellant Defender, Stephen P. Williams, Columbia for appellant. Atty. Gen. T. Travis Medlock, Asst. Attys. Gen. Harold M. Coombs, Jr., and Carolyn M. Adams, Columbia, and Sol. Joseph P. Mizzell, […]

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HIOTT v. BISHOP, 244 S.C. 524 (1964)

137 S.E.2d 780 Walter W. HIOTT, Respondent, v. W.E. BISHOP, Appellant. 18248Supreme Court of South Carolina. August 4, 1964. Page 525 Messrs. Hagood, Rivers Young, of Charleston, for Appellant, cite: As to when a jury has returned a verdict for actual damages only, it eliminates a question of recklessness and mere contributory negligence on the […]

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McKNIGHT v. DYSON, 91 S.C. 337 (1912)

74 S.E. 753 McKNIGHT v. DYSON. 8192Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 24, 1912. Before DeVORE, J., Sumter, April, 1911. Modified. Action by H.D. McKnight against W.J. Dyson and C. D. Dyson in court of Magistrate Horace Harley. From Circuit order plaintiff appeals. Mr. L.D. Jennings, for appellant, cites: Witness only called and sworn is […]

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C.C. PEARCE CO. v. AMERICAN SURETY CO. OF N.Y., 173 S.C. 77 (1934)

174 S.E. 902 C.C. PEARCE CO. v. AMERICAN SURETY CO. OF NEW YORK. 13863Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 8, 1934. Before WHALEY, J., County Court, Richland, February, 1933. Reversed. Suit by C.C. Pearce Co. against the American Surety Company of New York, wherein defendant filed a motion Page 78 for an order making Raymond […]

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FRAZIER v. FRAZIER, 260 S.C. 301 (1973)

195 S.E.2d 614 Viola Banks FRAZIER, Respondent, v. Rosa Bell FRAZIER, Administratrix of the Estate of Nathan Frazier, Administratrix, Appellant. 19601Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 29, 1973. Page 302 F. Henderson Moore, Esq., of Charleston, For Appellant. Arthur Rittenberg, Esq., of Charleston, For Respondent. March 29, 1973. Per Curiam: Appellant and respondent, each, claimed […]

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DRENNEN v. BROWN, 114 S.C. 491 (1920)

104 S.E. 889 DRENNEN ET AL. v. BROWN ET AL. 10426Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 28, 1920. Page 492 Before MOORE, J., Richland, October term, 1919. Affirmed. Action by Sarah F. Drennen et al. against Chas. O. Brow et al. From order directing the payment of a fund held in Court pending final adjudication […]

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BANK v. SHEALEY, 62 S.C. 337 (1902)

40 S.E. 674 LOAN AND EXCHANGE BANK v. SHEALEY, CO. TREAS. BENNETT v. SAME. Supreme Court of South Carolina. January 20, 1902. Page 338 Before GARY, J., Lexington, August, 1901. Affirmed. Two actions for mandamus: (1) by Loan and Exchange Bank against Frank W. Shealy, county treasurer, and (2) by James W. Bennett against the […]

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IN MATTER OF COLE (S.C. 12-16-2008)

In the Matter of Nancy Ranson Cole, Petitioner. Supreme Court of South Carolina. December 16, 2008. ORDER The records in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court show that on May 1, 1977, Petitioner was admitted and enrolled as a member of the Bar of this State. By way of a letter addressed […]

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OWENS v. A.C.L.R. CO., 141 S.C. 359 (1927)

139 S.E. 779 OWENS v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD CO. 12283Supreme Court of South Carolina. October 10, 1927. Before MAULDIN, J., Florence. Affirmed. Action by Effie Owens, administratrix of the estate of M.H. Owens, against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals. Messrs. C.T. McDonald and A.L. King, for appellant, […]

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HARRINGTON v. BLACKSTON, 322 S.C. 470 (1996)

473 S.E.2d 47 Jean H. HARRINGTON and Fred L. Love, Respondents v. Devoe BLACKSTON and Homeowner’s Association of Leeward Landing, Inc., Defendants, of whom Devoe Blackston is Respondent, and Homeowner’s Association of Leeward Landing, Inc., is Petitioner. Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 6, 1996 ORDER Petitioner filed a petition for a writ of certiorari […]

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PERRY v. GRIFFIN, 260 S.C. 283 (1973)

195 S.E.2d 608 Carl E. PERRY, Individually and Seashore Enterprises, Inc., Appellants, v. Mary P. GRIFFIN and Elizabeth West Griffin, Respondents. 19594Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 22, 1973. Messrs. Nettles, Thomy and Floyd, of Lake City, for Appellants, cite: As to there being at least a question of fact for jury determination as to […]

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HARLAN v. SATTERFIELD CONSTRUCTION CO., 257 S.C. 69 (1971)

184 S.E.2d 339 Ann M. HARLAN, Plaintiff-Respondent-Appellant, v. SATTERFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Inc., Defendant-Appellant-Respondent. 19295Supreme Court of South Carolina. October 6, 1971. Page 70 Messrs. Love, Thornton, Arnold Thomason, of Greenville, and G. Miller McCuen, of Laurens, for Defendant-Appellant-Respondent, cite: As to lack of evidence of negligence and recklessness to support the verdict in this case […]

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IN MATTER OF BRANNON (S.C. 6-23-2011)

In the Matter of Derwin Thomas Brannon, Petitioner. Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 23, 2011. ORDER On July 13, 2009, the Court definitely suspended petitioner from the practice of law for one (1) year, retroactive to April 30, 2008, the date of his interim suspension.[1] Inthe Matter of Brannon, 383 S.C. 374, 680 S.E.2d […]

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STATE v. BUTLER, 277 S.C. 452 (1982)

290 S.E.2d 1 The STATE, Respondent, v. Horace BUTLER, Appellant. 21647Supreme Court of South Carolina. February 22, 1982. Page 453 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 454 David I. Bruck, of S.C. Commission of Appellate Defense, Columbia, and W. McAlister […]

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STATE v. HEDDEN, 190 S.C. 227 (1939)

2 S.E.2d 689 STATE v. HEDDEN ET AL. 14869Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 25, 1939. Before PLYLER, J., County Court, Greenville, April, 1938. Affirmed in part and reversed with instructions in part. L.M. Hedden and J.A. Hedden were convicted of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and they appeal. Mr. W.E. […]

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VANN v. NATIONWIDE INS. CO., 257 S.C. 217 (1971)

185 S.E.2d 363 Robert VANN, Appellant, v. NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. 19323Supreme Court of South Carolina. November 29, 1971. Page 218 James M. Herring, Esq., of Saleeby, Saleeby Heering, P.A., Hartsville, for Appellant, cites: As to the Trial Judge’s erring in holding that the Amended Complaint does not set out facts alleging a breach accompanied […]

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STATE v. ADAMS, 73 S.C. 435 (1906)

53 S.E. 538 STATE v. ADAMS. Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 8, 1906. Before TOWNSEND, J., Colleton, March, 1905. Reversed. Motion in Circuit Court for new trial on after-discovered evidence, in State v. R.A. Adams. From order granting motion, State appeals. Solicitors James E. Davis and W. St. Julian Jervey, for appellant. Solicitor Davis […]

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THORNTON v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO., 196 S.C. 316 (1941)

13 S.E.2d 442 THORNTON v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO. 15221Supreme Court of South Carolina. February 28, 1941. Page 317 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 318 Before GREENE, J., September, 1940 and GRIMBALL, J., November, 1940, Florence. Affirmed. Action […]

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JACOBS v. A.C.L.R. CO., 147 S.C. 184 (1928)

145 S.E. 146 JACOBS ET AL. v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO. ET AL. 12505Supreme Court of South Carolina. October 2, 1928. Before C.C. SIMMS, Special Judge, Chesterfield, April, 1926. Reversed and remanded for new trial. Action by Willie A. Jacobs and another, administrators of Nephi Jacobs, against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and […]

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BRAILSFORD v. LAWYERS SURETY CORP., 302 S.C. 515 (Ct.App. 1990)

397 S.E.2d 254 Jane C. BRAILSFORD, Appellant v. LAWYERS SURETY CORPORATION, Respondent. 1550Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard September 10, 1990. Decided October 8, 1990. J. Kershaw Spong, of Robinson, McFadden Moore, Columbia, for appellant. Howard S. Sheftman, Columbia, for respondent. Heard Sept. 10, 1990. Decided Oct. 8, 1990. Page 516 GARDNER, Judge: Jane C. […]

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DOCKSIDE ASSOC. v. DETYENS, SIMMONS CARLISLE, 287 S.C. 287 (1985)

337 S.E.2d 887 DOCKSIDE ASSOCIATION, INC., Robert L. Modder and Jo Ann Morros, on behalf of themselves and all other Dockside Homeowners, Petitioners, v. DETYENS, SIMMONS AND CARLISLE, a S.C. limited partnership: Williams J. Detyens, a/k/a W.A. Detyens; Marjorie Greene Detyens; Harold Simmons; Virgie Crosby Simmons; William A. Carlisle a/k/a W.A. Carlisle; Ruth Davidson Carlisle; […]

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PINSON v. SOUTHERN RAILWAY, 85 S.C. 355 (1910)

67 S.E. 464 PINSON v. SOUTHERN RY. 7520Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 29, 1910. Before MEMMINGER, J., Cherokee, February Term, 1909. Affirmed. Action by J.M. Pinson against Southern Railway Co. — Carolina Division. From judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals. Mr. N.W. Hardin, for appellant, cites: Deceased was a passenger when killed: Pat. Acc. L., […]

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STATE v. STOCKMAN, 82 S.C. 388 (1909)

64 S.E. 595 STATE v. STOCKMAN. 7155Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 9, 1909. Page 389 Before DANTZLER, J., Lexington, Summer Term, 1907. Affirmed. Indictment against S.W. Stockman for murder of Hampton Hartley. From sentence on verdict, defendant appeals. Messrs. Graham Sturkie, W.H. Sharpe, Johnstone Cromer and J. Wm. Thurmond, for appellant. Messrs. Graham Sturkie […]

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COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK et al. v. REYNOLDS, 166 S.C. 426 (1932)

164 S.E. 911 COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK ET AL. v. REYNOLDS. 13463Supreme Court of South Carolina. August 2, 1932. Before DENNIS, J., Darlington, January, 1929. Reversed. Suit by the Columbia National Bank and another against H.R. Reynolds. From an order sustaining demurrer to his counterclaim, defendant appeals. Mr. P.B. Thames, for appellant, cites: The word “transactions” […]

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KALCHTHALER v. WORKMAN, 316 S.C. 499 (Ct.App. 1994)

450 S.E.2d 621 Timi Kalchthaler, Appellant v. Pearl J. Workman, Respondent. 2246Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Submitted October 4, 1994 Decided October 24, 1994 Appeal From Circuit Court, Greenville County Frank P. McGowan, Jr., J. Page 500 Douglas F. Patrick and Stephen R. H. Lewis, Covington, Patrick, Hagins Lewis, Greenville, for appellant. Page 501 W. […]

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BRANDI v. BRANDI, 302 S.C. 353 (Ct.App. 1990)

396 S.E.2d 124 Jo Ann Curtis BRANDI, Respondent v. Robert R. BRANDI and Bob Brandi Stations, Inc., Appellants. 1547Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard August 20, 1990. Decided September 17, 1990. Page 354 S. Jahue Moore, of Kirkland, Taylor, Wilson, Moore, Allen Deneen, West Columbia, for appellants. John M. Williamson, III, Columbia, for respondent. Heard […]

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GUIMARIN et al. v. SOUTHERN L. T. CO., 106 S.C. 37 (1916)

90 S.E. 319 GUIMARIN ET AL. v. SOUTHERN LIFE TRUST CO. 9483Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 28, 1916. Page 38 Before MOORE, J., Columbia, May, 1915. Affirmed. Action by W.B. Guimarin and another against the Southern Life Trust Company, as receivers of Central Carolina Construction Company, and Southern Life Trust Company. From a judgment […]

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DAVIS v. STRAUSS, 173 S.C. 99 (1934)

174 S.E. 908 DAVIS ET AL. v. STRAUSS ET AL. 13872Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 14, 1934. Before STOLL, J., Sumter, May, 1932. Affirmed. Action by James A. Davis and others against I.C. Strauss and others. From the judgment, plaintiffs appeal. Mr. L.D. Jennings, for appellants, cites: As to appeal: 159 S.C. 451; 161 […]

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PEARLSTINE v. INSURANCE CO., 74 S.C. 246 (1906)

54 S.E. 372 PEARLSTINE v. PHOENIX INS. CO. Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 18, 1906. Before TOWNSEND, J., Bamberg, April, 1905. Reversed. Action by T.W. Pearlstine, as trustee for S.W. Pearlstine, and S.W. Parlstine, against Phoenix Insurance Co. From judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeal. Messrs. Izlar Bros. Rice, for appellants, cite: The contract of […]

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DEW v. CITY OF FLORENCE, 279 S.C. 155 (1983)

303 S.E.2d 664 Miriam L. DEW, Respondent-Appellant, v. The CITY OF FLORENCE, Appellant-Respondent. 21930Supreme Court of South Carolina. May 25, 1983. Page 156 James R. Bell, Florence, for appellant-respondent. Richard G. Dusenbury, Florence, for respondent-appellant. May 25, 1983. LITTLEJOHN, Justice: This is an appeal from a declaratory judgment action brought under the provisions of § […]

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STRICKLAND v. STATE, 276 S.C. 17 (1981)

274 S.E.2d 430 Billy Ray STRICKLAND, Appellant, v. STATE of South Carolina, Respondent. 21383Supreme Court of South Carolina. January 26, 1981. Page 18 Staff Atty. David W. Carpenter, of S.C. Commission of Appellate Defense, Columbia, for appellant. Atty. Gen. Daniel R. McLeod and Asst. Attys. Gen. Kay G. Crowe and Russell D. Ghent, Columbia, and […]

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WALLACE et al. v. QUICK et al., 156 S.C. 248 (1930)

153 S.E. 168 WALLACE ET AL. v. QUICK ET AL. 12906Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 24, 1930. Page 249 Before DENNIS, J., Marlboro, August, 1929. Modified in part and in other respects affirmed and remanded. Action for partition by John B. Wallace against Norman Quick and others, wherein Vann T. Wallace and another, upon […]

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JORDAN v. DARRAH, 300 S.C. 401 (1990)

388 S.E.2d 639 A. Elbert JORDAN, Appellant v. William H. DARRAH, Jr., Respondent. 23147Supreme Court of South Carolina.Submitted January 23, 1990. Decided February 5, 1990. Appeal from Certiorari to Common Pleas Court, of Horry County; Berry L. Mobley, Judge. J. Dwight Hudson, of Hudson and Sweeny, P.A., Conway for appellant. Page 402 Tobias G. Ward, […]

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DUBUQUE FIRE MARINE INS. CO. v. MILLER et al., 219 S.C. 17 (1951)

64 S.E.2d 8 DUBUQUE FIRE MARINE INS. CO. OF DUBUQUE v. MILLER ET AL. 16470Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 6, 1951. Page 18 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 19 Messrs. N.A. Turner and Edward A. Harter, Jr., of […]

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NOLAN v. NATIONAL SALES CO., INC., 294 S.C. 371 (1988)

364 S.E.2d 752 Gary NOLAN, Deceased; Peggy Ann Nolan, Widow; James Michael Nolan; David King Nolan; and Kathryn Lynn Nolan, Dependent Children, Petitioners v. NATIONAL SALES COMPANY, INC., Employer, and Commercial Union Insurance Company, Carrier, Respondents. 22837Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard December 9, 1987. Decided February 8, 1988. Page 372 Duke K. McCall, Jr., and […]

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STATE v. DOUGLAS et al., 115 S.C. 483 (1919)

101 S.E. 648 STATE v. DOUGLAS ET AL. 10296Supreme Court of South Carolina. December 22, 1919. Page 484 Before BOWMAN, J., Orangeburg. May term, 1919. Reversed. Elijah Douglas and Otis Douglas indicted for the murder of Fuller Sanford. From a verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy as to Elijah Douglas, and of manslaughter as […]

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STATE v. JACKSON, 302 S.C. 313 (1990)

396 S.E.2d 101 The STATE, Respondent v. Stephen Pierce JACKSON, Appellant. 23264Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard May 23, 1990. Decided September 17, 1990. John R. Clarke and William Isaac Diggs, North Myrtle Beach, for appellant. Attorney Gen. T. Travis Medlock, Asst. Attys. Gen. Harold M. Coombs, Jr., and Norman Mark Rapoport, Columbia, an Sol. James […]

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EMPIRE MERC. CO. v. M.C. KISER CO., 114 S.C. 358 (1920)

103 S.E. 708 EMPIRE MERCANTILE CO. v. M.C. KISER CO. 10475Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 28, 1920. Page 359 Before DeVORE, J., Anderson, Fall term, 1919. Reversed. Action by Empire Mercantile Co. against M.C. Kiser Co. From directed verdict for defendant, the plaintiff appeals. Messrs. Bonham Allen, for appellant, cite: Grounds on which judgment […]

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BELUE v. UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS, 121 S.C. 179 (1922)

117 S.E. 591 BELUE v. UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS. 10915Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 5, 1922. Page 180 Before SEASE, J., Spartanburg. Reversed with instructions. Action by Mary Lucile Belue against the Order of the United Commercial Travelers of America. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals. The motion for a directed verdict was made on […]

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DAVIS v. LITTLEFIELD, 97 S.C. 171 (1914)

81 S.E. 487 DAVIS v. LITTLEFIELD. 8802Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 21, 1914. Before GAGE, J., Aiken, November, 1913. Affirmed. Action by Alonzo Davis against A.S. Littlefield and R.S. Littlefield. From a judgment for the plaintiff against A.S. Littlefield, he appeals. The case was stated in appellant’s brief, as follows: “Mr. A.S. Littlefield, the […]

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LINDSEY v. LINDSEY, 246 S.C. 282 (1965)

143 S.E.2d 524 Johnnie Lee LINDSEY, Respondent, v. Fair Staton LINDSEY, Appellant. 18385Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 26, 1965. Page 283 Messrs. Bouton Bryson, of Greenville, for Appellant, cite: As to the evidence offered on behalf of the Respondent being insufficient to entitle him to a divorce on the grounds of either physical cruelty […]

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STATE v. GANDY, 113 S.C. 147 (1919)

101 S.E. 644 STATE v. GANDY. 10311Supreme Court of South Carolina. December 22, 1919. Before SEASE, J., Darlington, Fall term, 1918. Affirmed. Bud Gandy was convicted of manslaughter, and appeals. Exceptions of Appellant. It is respectfully submitted that his Honor, the presiding Judge, committed error in his charge to the jury in defining the rule […]

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STATE v. JOHNSON, 324 S.C. 38 (1996)

476 S.E.2d 681 The STATE, Respondent, v. Randolph JOHNSON, Appellant. Opinion No. 24457Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard March 7, 1996 Decided July 1, 1996 Rehearing Denied August 15, 1996 Appeal From Berkeley County, James E. Lockemy, Judge. Affirmed. Page 39 Assistant Appellate Defender Lisa T. Gregory, of S.C. Office of Appellate Defense, of Columbia, for […]

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ANTHONY v. PADMAR, INC., 307 S.C. 503 (Ct.App. 1992)

415 S.E.2d 828 W. E. ANTHONY, Sr., D.L. Cannon, J.T. Craig, W.L. Carpenter, J.A. Flanagan, L.D. Freeman, R.S. Gaddis, J.T. Gressette, T.A. Kingsmore, C.F. McElrath, R.E. McKinnell, N.M. Perrin, R.L. Smith, W.V. Hughes, III, JES Properties Limited, a South Carolina Limited Partnership, Individually and Derivatively on behalf of JES Properties Limited, a South Carolina Limited […]

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STATE v. SMITH, 274 S.C. 622 (1980)

266 S.E.2d 422 The STATE, Respondent, v. Lucious SMITH, Appellant. 21226Supreme Court of South Carolina. May 12, 1980. Page 623 Staff Atty. David W. Carpenter, of S.C. Commission of Appellate Defense, Columbia, for appellant. Atty. Gen. Daniel R. McLeod and Asst. Attys. Gen. Brian P. Gibbes and Russell D. Ghent, Columbia, and Sol. J. DuPre […]

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GOVERNMENT EMP. INS. CO. v. MACKEY, 260 S.C. 306 (1973)

195 S.E.2d 830 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent v. Elizabeth MACKEY et al., Defendants, of whom Calvin Jefferson Paul, a minor over the age of fourteen years, et al., are, Appellants. 19593Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 21, 1973. Page 307 Messrs. Haynsworth, Perry, Bryant, Marion Johnstone, and William H. McPherson, of Greenville, and Paul […]

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IN MATTER OF FARLOW (S.C. 4-29-2009)

IN THE MATTER OF SAMANTHA D. FARLOW, PETITIONER. Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 29, 2009. Page 1 On June 25, 2007, Petitioner was definitely suspended from the practice of law for two (2) years. In the Matter of Farlow, 374 S.C. 90, 647 S.E.2d 243 (2007). She has now filed a petition to be […]

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DOE v. ATC, INC., 367 S.C. 199 (Ct.App. 2005)

624 S.E.2d 447 Sharon DOE, as Special Conservator for her daughter, Audra Doe, 2003-CP-23-2255, Appellant, v. ATC, INC., Transportation Management Services, Inc., and Multisystems, Inc., Respondents. Sharon Doe, as Special Conservator for her daughter, Audra Doe, 2003-CP-23-2256, Appellant, v. Calvin Murray, Respondent. No. 4063.Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard November 8, 2005. Decided December 19, […]

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EVANS v. FIAT-ROOSEVELT MOTORS, INC., 266 S.C. 163 (1976)

222 S.E.2d 282 Laura Allen EVANS (formerly Laura Allen Culler), Respondent, v. FIAT-ROOSEVELT MOTORS, INC., Appellant. 20165Supreme Court of South Carolina. February 4, 1976. Page 164 Steven E. Solomon, Esq., of Solomon and Gates, Myrtle Beach, for Appellant cites: As to the Trial Judge’s having abused his discretion in not finding that the appellant, Fiat-Roosevelt […]

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NORTON v. NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO, 350 S.C. 473 (2002)

567 S.E.2d 851 Lester W. Norton, Respondent, v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Petitioner. Opinion No. 25501.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard April 16, 2002. Filed July 22, 2002. Appeal From Spartanburg County, L. Casey Manning, Circuit Court Judge. Page 474 REVERSED Page 475 Keith D. Munson, of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge Rice, PLLC, of Greenville, for petitioner. […]

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YARBOROUGH v. BANKERS LIFE CASUALTY CO., 225 S.C. 236 (1954)

81 S.E.2d 359 YARBOROUGH v. BANKERS LIFE CASUALTY CO. 16862Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 15, 1954. Page 237 Messrs. DuRant, Durant Rogers, of Manning, an T.P. Taylor and Isadore S. Bernstein, of Columbia, for Appellant, cite: As to it being necessary to recovery of punitive damages in action for breach of contract that breach […]

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BRACKENBROOK, LP v. COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, 366 S.C. 503 (2005)

623 S.E.2d 91 BRACKENBROOK NORTH CHARLESTON, LP, North Bluff North Charleston, LP, Riverwoods, LLC, Ashley Arbor, LLC, et al., Appellants, v. The COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, Andrew Smith in his official capacity as Charleston County Treasurer, Peggy A. Moseley in her official capacity as Charleston County Auditor, and D. Michael Huggins in his official capacity as […]

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SIMMONS v. CITY OF CHARLESTON, 349 S.C. 64 (Ct.App. 2002)

562 S.E.2d 476 Raymond O. Simmons, Respondent, v. City of Charleston and Sedgwick of the Carolinas, Inc., Appellants. Opinion No. 3446.Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard December 5, 2001. Filed February 19, 2002. Rehearing Denied May 6, 2002. Certiorari Dismissed August 7, 2002. Page 65 Appeal From Charleston County, Diane S. Goodstein, Circuit Court Judge. […]

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STATE v. CHARLES, 107 S.C. 413 (1917)

93 S.E. 134 STATE v. CHARLES ET AL. 9736Supreme Court of South Carolina. May 6, 1917. Page 414 Before PEURIFOY, J., Union, August, 1916. Affirmed. L.M. Charles and W.J. Estes pleaded guilty to a violation of the dispensary law, and the sentence imposed was suspended on terms. Subsequently a rule to show cause why the […]

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PALMETTO BANK v. ROWLAND, 275 S.C. 38 (1980)

267 S.E.2d 426 The PALMETTO BANK, Respondent-Cross-Appellant, v. Sam ROWLAND, Appellant-Cross-Respondent. 21247Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 5, 1980. Page 39 James D. Jefferies, Greenwood, for appellant-cross-respondent. William F. Austin and A. Camden Lewis, of Barnes, Austin Lightsey, Columbia, and Thomas A. Babb, Laurens, for respondent-cross-appellant. June 5, 1980. LEWIS, Chief Justice. This is an […]

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CLINKSCALES v. N.C. MUT. LIFE INS. CO., 201 S.C. 375 (1942)

23 S.E.2d 1 CLINKSCALES v. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 15474Supreme Court of South Carolina. November 30, 1942. Page 376 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 377 Before E.C. DENNIS, J., Anderson County, March, 1942. Affirmed. Action by Florence […]

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STATE v. ELMORE, 368 S.C. 230 (Ct.App. 2006)

628 S.E.2d 271 The STATE, Respondent, v. David Bernard ELMORE, Appellant. No. 4082.Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Submitted January 1, 2006. Decided February 21, 2006. Rehearing Denied April 20, 2006. Appeal from the Circuit Court, Saluda County, Marc H. Westbrook, J. Page 231 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]

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ROWE v. INSURANCE CO., 90 S.C. 168 (1911)

72 S.E. 1018 ROWE v. UNITED STATES INDUSTRIAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 8055Supreme Court of South Carolina. December 18, 1911. Before GARY, J., Charleston, February term, 1911. Affirmed. Action by Ella Rowe against the United States Industrial Life Insurance Co., of Charleston, S.C. Defendant appeals on the following exceptions: 1. “That the presiding Judge erred in […]

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STATE v. HOUGH, 97 S.C. 24 (1914)

81 S.E. 187 STATE v. HOUGH. 8774Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 28, 1914. Before SEASE, J., Camden, March, 1913. Affirmed. Conviction on indictment for murder. The opinion states the case. Messrs. E.D. Blakeney and Kirkland Kirkland, for appellant, cite: Statute only provides for recharge on law applicable to case, on jury’s return into Court, […]

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STATE v. OSBORNE, 335 S.C. 172 (1999)

516 S.E.2d 201 The State of South Carolina, Petitioner, v. Elmer Osborne, Respondent. Opinion No. 24942Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard November 6, 1997 Decided May 3, 1999 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEALS Appeal From Pickens County Larry R. Patterson, Judge. REVERSED. Page 173 Patrick M. Teague, Associate General Counsel, and Frank […]

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MATTER OF HUNTER, 331 S.C. 324 (1998)

502 S.E.2d 919 In the Matter of Stephen English Hunter, Respondent. Supreme Court of South Carolina. May 28, 1998. ORDER The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has filed a petition asking this Court to place respondent on interim suspension pursuant to Rule 17(b), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, and seeking the appointment of an attorney pursuant to […]

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SHAIN v. LEISERV, INC., 328 S.C. 574 (Ct.App. 1997)

493 S.E.2d 111 Allan Shain, Appellant, v. Leiserv, Inc. Respondent. Opinion No. 2739Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Submitted October 8, 1997 Decided October 20, 1997 Appeal from Greenville County, John W. Kittredge, Circuit Court Judge. AFFIRMED. Page 575 Douglas F. Patrick, Greenville, for appellant. William S. Brown, Greenville, for respondent. GOOLSBY, Judge: Allan Shain appeals […]

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STATE v. ARMSTRONG, 263 S.C. 594 (1975)

211 S.E.2d 889 The STATE, Respondent, v. Kent Stuart ARMSTRONG, Appellant. 19962Supreme Court of South Carolina. February 12, 1975. Messrs. Griffin Howard and Rodney A. Culbertson, of Greenville, for Appellant, cite: As to the Court’s erring in failing to charge the jury that the hurling of an object at a moving automobile is an assault […]

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IN RE SPELL, 355 S.C. 655 (2003)

587 S.E.2d 104 In the Matter of Jeffrey T. Spell, Respondent. Opinion No. 25726.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Submitted August 8, 2003. Filed September 29, 2003. Public reprimand. Page 656 Henry B. Richardson, Jr., and Michael S. Pauley, both of Columbia, for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Jeffrey T. Spell, of Charleston, Pro Se. PER CURIAM: […]

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LYNCH v. SPARTAN MILLS, 66 S.C. 12 (1903)

44 S.E. 93 LYNCH v. SPARTAN MILLS. Supreme Court of South Carolina. April 8, 1903. Before TOWNSEND, J., Spartanburg, June, 1902. Modified. Action by J.H. Lynch against Spartan Mills. From an order requiring plaintiff to amend his complaint, he appeals. Messrs. Evans Finley, for appellant, cite: 22 Stat., 693; 61 S.C. 170; 63 S.C. 363; […]

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STATE v. HARLEY, 107 S.C. 304 (1917)

92 S.E. 1034 STATE v. HARLEY ET AL. 9692Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 11, 1917. Before MEMMINGER, J., Charleston, July, 1916. Affirmed. Page 305 John Harley and others were convicted of maintaining a lottery, and appeal. Appeal dismissed. Mr. B.H. Mathews, for appellant, cites: As to search: 88 S.E. 411. As to charge: 15 […]

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HUGUENIN et al. v. ADAMS et al., 110 S.C. 407 (1918)

96 S.E. 918 HUGUENIN ET AL. v. ADAMS ET AL. 10090Supreme Court of South Carolina. September 10, 1918. Page 408 Before DeVORE, J., Richland, April term, 1917. Modified and affirmed. Action in equity by Mary A. Huguenin and others against Julius H. Adams and another to set aside a deed. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiffs […]

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TRUETT v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD CO., 206 S.C. 144 (1945)

33 S.E.2d 396 TRUETT v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD COMPANY. 15719Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 8, 1945. Page 145 Before PHILIP H. STOLL, Judge, Florence County, September, 1943. Affirmed. Action by Lawton Truett, an infant, by his Guardia Ad Litem, Collie Ann Truett, against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company for injuries suffered in […]

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STATE v. GREGORY, 364 S.C. 150 (2005)

612 S.E.2d 449 The STATE, Respondent, v. Harold GREGORY, Appellant. No. 25972.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard March 3, 2005. Decided April 18, 2005. Appeal from the Circuit Court, Aiken County, James R. Barber, J. Page 151 William Joseph Sussman, of Augusta, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, […]

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STATE v. WATER POWER CO., 82 S.C. 181 (1909)

63 S.E. 884 STATE EX REL. LYON, ATTORNEY-GENERAL, v. COLUMBIA WATER POWER CO. 7113Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 4, 1909. Petition in the original jurisdiction of this Court by Hon. J. Fraser Lyon, Attorney-General, on behalf of the State, against the Columbia Water Power Company, the Page 182 Columbia Electric Street Railway, Light and […]

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McCARTER v. TRACTION CO., 72 S.C. 134 (1905)

51 S.E. 545 McCARTER v. GREENVILLE TRACTION CO. Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 11, 1905. Before TOWNSEND, J., Greenville. Affirmed. Action by E.L. McCarter against Greenville Traction Co. From judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. Mr. M.F. Ansel, for appellant, cites: Conductor was not bound to carry on this car any passengers except those for […]

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TRUESDALE v. CITY OF COLUMBIA et al., 203 S.C. 333 (1943)

27 S.E.2d 455 TRUESDALE v. CITY OF COLUMBIA ET AL. 15576Supreme Court of South Carolina. October 25, 1943. Page 334 Before T.S. SEASE, J., Richland County, March, 1943. Affirmed. Action by L.C. Truesdale against the City of Columbia and others to enjoin the Defendant City from entering into a lease with the individual Defendants for […]

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FRIEDBERG v. GOUDEAU, 279 S.C. 561 (1983)

309 S.E.2d 578 Richard H. FRIEDBERG, W.A. Moncrief, and W.A. Moncrief, Jr., Appellants, v. Charlotte Barker GOUDEAU; George C. Barker and Anna Mae Barker; George Croft Barker, Jr.; Theo Bunch; Estate of T.L. Grady; George Alexander Harris; James Franklin Harris; Evelyn Hope Liebke; Robert H. Harwood; Zenobia Frith Harwood; Frithland Plantation, Inc.; Estate of Ann […]

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CHAMBRON v. LOST COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSN., 317 S.C. 43 (Ct.App. 1994)

451 S.E.2d 410 Joel Chambron, Appellant v. Lost Colony Homeowners Association and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Respondents. 2257Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Submitted November 1, 1994 Decided November 28, 1994 Appeal From Circuit Court, York County, Samuel B. Mendenhall, Special Judge. Melvin D. Bannister, Columbia, for appellant. S. Jackson Kimball, Rock Hill, for respondents. […]

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MITCHELL v. CLEVELAND, 76 S.C. 432 (1906)

57 S.E. 33 MITCHELL v. CLEVELAND. Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 26, 1907. Page 433 Before KLUGH, J., Spartanburg, September, 1906. Affirmed. Action by Minnie V. Mitchell, in her own right, and as guardian for the infant, Margaret Mitchell, against Jesse Cleveland. From judgment for plaintiff defendant appeals on following exceptions: “1. Because the […]

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EWING v. BAUMRIND, 283 S.C. 461 (Ct.App. 1984)

322 S.E.2d 696 Linda Sue Decker EWING, Appellant, v. Vernon E. BAUMRIND, Respondent, and Vernon E. BAUMRIND, Cross-Appellant, v. James H. EWING, Cross-Respondent. 0312Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard September 26, 1984. Decided November 7, 1984. Page 462 Edmund H. Monteith, Columbia, for appellant. Jan L. Warner and C. Dixon Lee, III, Sumter, for respondent. […]

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STATE v. OXENDINE, 268 S.C. 328 (1977)

233 S.E.2d 118 The STATE, Respondent, v. Johnny OXENDINE, Appellant. 20380Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 10, 1977. Appeal from County Court, of Greenville County; James H. Price, County Judge. Thomas C.R. Legare, Jr., Esq., of Kennedy Price, Columbia, for Appellant. Messrs. Daniel R. McLeod, Atty. Gen., Asst. Attys. Gen., Joseph R. Barker and Brian […]

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IN RE HOLCOMBE, 388 S.C. 510 (2010)

697 S.E.2d 600 In the Matter of Jeffrey Scott HOLCOMBE, Respondent. No. 26854.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Submitted July 12, 2010. Decided August 9, 2010. Page 511 Lesley M. Coggiola, Disciplinary Counsel, and Sabrina C. Todd, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, both of Columbia, for Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Jeffrey Scott Holcombe, of Columbia, pro se. PER CURIAM. […]

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STEELE v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO. et al., 109 S.C. 104 (1918)

95 S.E. 180 STEELE v. ATLANTIC COAST LINE R. CO. ET AL. 9889Supreme Court of South Carolina. January 26, 1918. Before SMITH, J., Florence,, Fall term, 1916. Affirmed. Action by W.M. Steele against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and another. From the judgment rendered, defendants appeal. Mr. F.L. Willcox, for appellant, submits: There was […]

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EDWARDS v. BLOOM, 246 S.C. 346 (1965)

143 S.E.2d 614 Rachel J. EDWARDS, Respondent, v. Charles E. BLOOM and Joe Champey, of whom Joe Champey is Appellant. 18389Supreme Court of South Carolina. August 10, 1965. Page 347 Messrs. Rogers McDonald, of Columbia, for Appellant, cite: As to Respondent being guilty of negligence or contributory negligence in driving her car when her vision […]

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HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC. v. DHEC, 298 S.C. 258 (Ct.App. 1989)

379 S.E.2d 734 HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC., Appellant v. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, Respondent. 1330Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard March 20, 1989. Decided April 24, 1989. Page 259 F. Truett Nettles, II of Hollings, Nettles Settlemeyer, P.A., Charleston, for appellant. General Counsel Walton J. McLeod, III, Staff Counsel Salley M. […]

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CALLEN v. CALLEN, 365 S.C. 618 (2005)

620 S.E.2d 59 Page D. CALLEN, Respondent, v. Sean R. CALLEN, Appellant. No. 26041.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard June 1, 2005. Decided September 19, 2005. Appeal from the Family Court, Charleston County, Frances P. Segars-Andrews, J. Page 619 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]

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GUFFEY v. COLUMBIA/COLLETON REG. HOSP., 364 S.C. 158 (2005)

612 S.E.2d 695 Brenda A. GUFFEY, Personal Representative of the Estate of James Fred Guffey, Appellant, v. COLUMBIA/COLLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC., W.W. King, M.D., and David E. Meacher, M.D., P.A., Respondents. No. 25974.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard November 18, 2004. Decided April 25, 2005. Appeal from the Circuit Court, Colleton County, Perry M. Buckner III, […]

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SMITH v. PETTIT, 124 S.C. 225 (1922)

117 S.E. 590 SMITH v. PETTIT. 10963Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 6, 1922. Rehearing refused May 31, 1923. Page 226 Before WILSON, J., Cherokee, 1922. Affirmed. Action by C.M. Smith against J.B. Pettit. Judgment for defendant and plaintiff appeals. Messrs. Butler Hall, for appellant, cite: Description in chattel mortgage: 6 Cyc., 1022. Agreement that […]

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STATE v. KELLY, 331 S.C. 132 (1998)

502 S.E.2d 99 The State, Respondent v. Theodore Kelly, Appellant. Opinion No. 24809Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard May 6, 1997 Decided June 29, 1998 Rehearing Denied July 30, 1998 Appeal From Spartanburg County Gary E. Clary, J. Page 133 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]

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IN RE RONNIE A., 355 S.C. 407 (2003)

585 S.E.2d 311 In the interest of: Ronnie A., a minor under the age of seventeen, Appellant. Opinion No. 25696.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard June 24, 2003. Filed August 11, 2003. Appeal from Richland County Leslie Kirkland Riddle, Family Court Judge AFFIRMED Page 408 Senior Assistant Appellate Defender Wanda H. Haile, of S.C. Office of […]

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY v. STATE HIGHWAY DEPT., 181 S.C. 323 (1936)

187 S.E. 548 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY v. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA. 14337Supreme Court of South Carolina. July 20, 1936. Page 324 In the original jurisdiction, March, 1936. Writ denied. Original proceeding by Chesterfield County against the State Highway Department of South Carolina for a writ of mandamus. Messrs. P.A. Murray, Jr., and Blease Griffith, […]

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STATE v. SMITH, 77 S.C. 248 (1907)

57 S.E. 868 STATE v. SMITH. 6569Supreme Court of South Carolina. June 29, 1907. Page 249 Before GARY, J., Hampton, June term, 1906. Affirmed. Indictment against Morgan Smith for murder. From sentence, defendant appeals. Messrs. W.S. Smith and Lawson D. Melton, for appellant. Solicitor Jas. E. Davis, contra. June 29, 1907. The opinion of the […]

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PITTS v. JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., 352 S.C. 319 (Ct.App. 2002)

574 S.E.2d 502 William Wade Pitts, Appellant, v. Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Respondent. Opinion No. 3571.Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard September 11, 2002. Filed November 25, 2002. Page 320 Appeal From Greenville County John C. Few, Circuit Court Judge. AFFIRMED. Page 321 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL […]

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GEATHERS v. 3V, INC., 371 S.C. 570 (2007)

641 S.E.2d 29 Martha GEATHERS, Claimant. v. 3V, INC., Employer, and EBI Companies and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Carriers/Defendants, of whom EBI Companies is the Petitioner, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is the Respondent. No. 26254.Supreme Court of South Carolina.Heard December 7, 2006. Decided January 29, 2007. Page 571 Appeal from the Circuit Court, Georgetown […]

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STATE v. THOMPSON, 278 S.C. 1 (1982)

292 S.E.2d 581 The STATE, Respondent, v. Albert “Bo” THOMPSON, Appellant. 21596Supreme Court of South Carolina. January 7, 1982. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]

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BEARD v. RYDER/P-I-E NATIONWIDE, INC., 292 S.C. 250 (Ct.App. 1987)

355 S.E.2d 872 T. Alexander BEARD, Appellant v. RYDER/P-I-E NATIONWIDE, INC., Respondent. 0940Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard March 23, 1987. Decided April 27, 1987. Page 251 Carl G. Ferguson, of Leatherwood, Walker, Todd Mann, Greenville, for appellant. W. Harold Arnold and David L. Moore, Jr., both of Love, Thornton, Arnold Thomason, Greenville, for respondent. […]

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HALE v. FINN, 388 S.C. 79 (Ct.App. 2010)

694 S.E.2d 51 James O. HALE and Hale and Hale, P.A., Respondents/Appellants, v. Thomas FINN, d/b/a Finn Law Firm, Appellant/Respondent. James O. Hale and Hale and Hale, P.A., Plaintiffs v. Thomas Finn, Defendant. No. 4683.Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard March 4, 2010. Decided May 5, 2010. Rehearing Denied June 24, 2010. Appeal from the […]

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GATHINGS v. ROBERTSON BROKERAGE CO., INC., 295 S.C. 112 (Ct.App. 1988)

367 S.E.2d 423 John M. GATHINGS, Respondent v. ROBERTSON BROKERAGE COMPANY, INC., Appellant. 1104Court of Appeals of South Carolina.Heard January 18, 1988. Decided March 14, 1988. Robert M. White, and M. Thomas Webber, Jr., Greenville for appellant. H. Samuel Stilwell, Greenville, for respondent. Heard January 18, 1988. Decided March 14, 1988. Page 113 SANDERS, Chief […]

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SINGLEY v. SINGLEY, 256 S.C. 117 (1971)

181 S.E.2d 17 Patricia M. SINGLEY, Respondent, v. A. Earl SINGLEY, Jr. Appellant. 19217Supreme Court of South Carolina. May 5, 1971. Page 118 John Gregg McMaster, Esq., Tompkins, McMaster Thomas, of Columbia, for Respondent-Appellant, cites: As to Section 2 of Act No. 170 of the 1969 Acts being unconstitutional and void because it is repugnant […]

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STATE v. VANDERHORST, 257 S.C. 114 (1971)

184 S.E.2d 540 The STATE, Respondent, v. Elias VANDERHORST, Appellant. 19305Supreme Court of South Carolina. November 2, 1971. Page 115 Edward D. Buekley, Esq., of Charleston, for Appellant, cites: As to the Court’s improperly refusing to direct a verdict of acquittal: 7 S.C. 296; 152 S.C. 17, 149 S.E. 348; 40 S.C. 383, 19 S.E. […]

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CARTER v. STATE, 301 S.C. 396 (1990)

392 S.E.2d 184 Eugene CARTER, Petitioner v. STATE of South Carolina, Respondent. 23222Supreme Court of South Carolina.Submitted March 20, 1990. Decided May 29, 1990. Page 397 Asst. Appellate Defenders Daniel T. Stacey and Franklin W. Draper, of South Carolina Office of Appellate Defense; and John D. Elliott, Columbia, for petitioner. Atty. Gen. T. Travis Medlock, […]

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CASSADY v. MEARES, 266 S.C. 352 (1976)

223 S.E.2d 191 Charles E. CASSADY, Appellant, v. T.C. MEARES, Jr., Respondent. 20190Supreme Court of South Carolina. March 11, 1976. Page 353 Thomas E. Foster, Esq., of Spartanburg, for Appellant, cites: As to the Judge’s having erred in setting aside the Default Judgment, the error being that the facts presented to the Court by the […]

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