SC-COURTS

Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage Seneca SC, LLC. The court affirmed the circuit court's denial of the appellants' motion to compel arbitration, finding they waived their right to arbitration.

State v. Ricky L. Singer Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Ricky Leroy Singer Jr. The court held that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting expert testimony regarding additional child pornography files found on the appellant's laptop, as their probative value was not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. The opinion is non-precedential.

Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC. The court affirmed the lower court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration, addressing whether an arbitration agreement between a manufacturer and distributor binds a downstream purchaser.

State v. Shannon L. Bone - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Shannon L. Bone for armed robbery and her sentence of life without parole. The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting portions of Bone's interview where she offered to be a confidential informant and inquired about charge reduction, as these demonstrated consciousness of guilt.

SCDSS v. George Cleveland, III - Child Support Order Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's denial of a motion to stay enforcement of an administrative child support order. The appellant waived challenges to the original order by not appealing it directly.

Nathaniel Shell v. Neil T. Phillips - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a circuit court's order dismissing a legal malpractice case without prejudice. The court found that the defendant's motion to dismiss was properly granted, and the plaintiff's motion to extend time to file an expert witness affidavit was denied.

Carroll D. Brown v. John M. Baker - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a special referee's judgment of $301,150.00 in favor of John M. Baker. The appellant, Carroll D. Brown, argued the referee erred in several points, including hearsay testimony and spoliation of evidence.

Richardson v. Mt. Pleasant Square Associates - Landlord Tenant Dispute

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a jury verdict and judgment against Mt. Pleasant Square Associates, II, LLC, Dewberry Capital Corporation, and GREP Southeast, LLC. The court also affirmed the trial court's orders denying the appellants' motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and granting the respondents' motion for sanctions.

Pringle v. Hunt - Non-Precedential Opinion on Settlement Enforcement

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed a lower court's order enforcing a settlement agreement in Jennifer Pringle v. Mackenzie Alice Hunt. The appellate court found that the insurer's acceptance of the settlement offer was only for Jennifer Pringle's claim and did not constitute a binding agreement as Jennifer did not sign the required Covenant Not to Execute.

SCDSS v. Douglas G. Grill - Parental Rights Termination

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's final order terminating Douglas Grant Grill's parental rights to his minor children. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.