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Supreme Court Published Opinions - November 2010

Note: Beginning in June 2012, opinions will be posted as Adobe PDFs. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader here.

The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is not necessarily a full description of the issues discussed in an opinion.


11-1-2010 - Opinions

26887 - Harris Teeter v. Moore & Van Allen

In this legal malpractice action, the Supreme Court affirms a grant of summary judgment.

11-1-2010 - Orders

ORDER - In the Matter of Scott Matthew Wild, Respondent
11-8-2010 - Opinions

26888 - City of Greenville v. Bane

The Court found a portion of a City of Greenville ordinance was unconstitutionally vague and that appellant was entitled to a directed verdict on the remaining portions of the ordinance.

26889 - In the Matter of Sean J. Prendergast

This is an attorney disciplinary matter.

26890 - In the Matter of Former Allendale County Magistrate Carl M. Love

This is an opinion publicly reprimanding a former magistrate.

26891 - In the Matter of St. George and Cottageville Municipal Court Judge Michael Evans

This is an opinion removing a municipal judge from office.

11-15-2010 - Opinions

26892 - SC Coastal Conservation League v. SCDHEC

The Court reverses the ALC and court of appeals and holds the League timely appealed the DHEC staff decision to issue permits to the State Ports Authority and to the Department of Transportation.

26893 - In the Matter of Jessica R. Boney

This is a disciplinary case.

11-22-2010 - Opinions

26894 - Nelson v. Ozmint

The Court issued a declaratory judgment finding inmates convicted of CDV 3rd are required to actually be imprisoned for the mandatory one-year minimum.

26895 - Alexander's Land Company v. M&M&K

We reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals in Alexander's Land Co. v. M&M&K Corp., Op. No. 2007-UP-364 (S.C. Ct. App. filed Aug. 29, 2007), which concerns a request for specific performance of an option to purchase real estate.