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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The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC.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. 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 The opinion is non-precedential.

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The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage Seneca SC, LLC.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. Marcus A. Wigfall - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed convictions for third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The court found that the trial court erred by admitting testimonies that improperly bolstered the minor victim's credibility, leading to the reversal of the convictions.

Maurice Odom v. State - Post-Conviction Relief Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Maurice Odom v. State, concerning post-conviction relief. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part the PCR court's decision regarding ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

Curtis Johnson v. SCDC - Sentence Credit Dispute

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision regarding Curtis Johnson's sentence credit dispute with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The court found that Johnson had received time served credit on all his sentences, upholding the denial of his grievances.

Keith R. Byrd v. Rebecca M. Byrd - Divorce and Equitable Distribution Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed and remanded a family court's order in a divorce case. The appellate court found the family court failed to properly identify marital and separate property and assign values to marital assets and debts, impacting the equitable distribution award. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Flatiron-Zachry v. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - Arbitration Award Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The appeal concerned whether the arbitration panel erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

State v. Francisco Maldanado-Molina - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the convictions of Francisco Maldanado-Molina for murder, attempted murder, burglary, and weapons possession. The court found any error in admitting testimony about a handgun and money found during his apprehension to be harmless.

Kathy Kennedy v. Bernard Myatt, III - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Kathy Kennedy v. Bernard Myatt, III. The court affirmed the lower court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the respondent, Myatt Air Conditioning, LLC. This opinion should not be cited as precedent.