State Courts

Timothy Ghormley v. Mariann Ghormley - Family Law Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed and remanded a family court order that enforced a mediated settlement agreement in the case of Timothy Ghormley v. Mariann Ghormley. The appellate court found that the family court erred in enforcing the agreement, necessitating further proceedings.

Pringle v. Hunt - Non-Precedential Opinion on Settlement Enforcement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

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.

Carroll D. Brown v. John M. Baker - Non-Precedential Opinion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

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.

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.

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.

Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Restitution Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., a former teacher convicted of sexual abuse against a minor student. The court upheld the restitution amount, which included payments to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund for tutoring services.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion addresses several legal standards, including Rule 403 of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment.

New Jersey Superior Court: Firearms Purchaser ID Denial Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of E.F.'s application for a firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. The denial was based on E.F. falsifying information on his application and lacking the necessary temperament to be entrusted with a firearm.