Steven S. McKenzie, of Manning, for Appellant. Jan L. Warner, James McLaren, and C. Dixon Lee, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this case, the Court determines whether the family court erred in failing to disqualify itself after the court raised, sua sponte, the question of recusal.

Timothy C. Kulp, of Charleston, for Appellant. Frank L. Valenta and Philip S. Porter, of Blythewood, for Respondent.

The direct and relevant issue involved in this appeal relates to the efficacy of section 56-5-2950 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Assistant Attorney General Julie M. Thames, of Columbia, and Solicitor Scarlett Ann Wilson, of Charleston, for Respondent.

In this criminal appeal, two issues are presented: (1) Did Appellant's four indictments, which alleged separate, undated events over the course of several years, not give him adequate notice of charges to prepare a defense; and (2) Did the circuit court err by denying Appellant's motion for a directed verdict, when the State's evidence was insufficient to show that Appellant committed the alleged offenses?

James B. Richardson, Jr., of Columbia, for Appellant. John R. C. Bowen, of Hilton Head Island, for Respondents.

This is a case requiring the interpretation of covenants governing the owners and a successor to the developer.

Michael Stephen Chambers, of Greenville, for Appellant. David G. Ingalls, of Spartanburg, for Respondent.

Aabstract Pools and Spas, Inc. appeals the Master in Equity's order finding the "payment provisions" of the parties' contract were ambiguously worded. Appellant argues the Master erred in: (1) concluding that the wording of the parties' contract was ambiguous, (2) determining the parties' intent regarding the payment terms of the contract, and (3) ruling Appellant was in breach of contract.

Appellate Defender Aileen P. Clare, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, of Office of the Attorney General, of Columbia, and Solicitor I. McDuffie Stone, III, of Hampton, for Respondent.

Bradley appeals from his conviction for second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor arguing the trial court erred in not granting his motion for a new trial following allegations of juror misconduct.

Terry A. Finger, of Hilton Head Island, for Appellant. Otto W. Ferrene, Jr., of Hilton Head Island, for Respondent.

Appellant Brissie appeals an injunction granted to the Palmetto Bay Club Owners Association requiring her to remove a wall and lock-out door system from her condominium in the Palmetto Bay Club.

Patrick F. Stringer, of Charleston, for Appellant. Timothy Alan Domin, of Charleston, for Respondents City of Charleston and City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals. William L. Howard, Stephen L. Brown, and Russell G. Hines, of Charleston, for Respondent American College of the Building Arts.

Friends of McLeod, Inc. appeals the circuit court's order. It argues the court erred in ruling: (1) its appeal from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) was not timely, (2) it does not have standing to challenge the BZA's determination, and (3) the BZA did not commit an abuse of discretion in arbitrarily approving the request for a special exception.

Appellate Defender Kathrine H. Hudgins, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, and Senior Assistant Attorney General Norman Mark Rapoport, of Columbia, and Solicitor David Michael Pascoe, Jr., of Summerville, for Respondent.

The issues in this appeal are (1) whether Tucker's conviction should be vacated because, as an inmate in federal custody, his second appearance in state court violated the federal Interstate Agreement on Detainers; and (2) whether it was reasonable for the trial court to accept Tucker's waiver of future post-conviction claims as a condition of his guilty plea agreement.

Stephen L. Brown and Edward Buckley, Jr., of Charleston, for Appellant. G. Dana Sinkler, of Charleston, for Respondent.

Lowcountry Open Land Trust brought this action for specific performance against Charleston Southern University for a contract for the sale of real property. The trial court granted the request, and Charleston Southern University appeals, arguing the court erred (1) in granting specific performance under the facts of this case, (2) in failing to support its ruling with legal authority, and (3) in allowing Lowcountry Open Land Trust an unspecified amount of time to complete its contractual obligations.

Jared Sullivan Newman, of Port Royal, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Assistant Attorney General Julie M. Thames, of Columbia, and Solicitor I. McDuffie Stone, III, of Beaufort, for Respondent.

Odom appeals the circuit court's order. He argues the court erred in: (1) ruling the police had probable cause to seize him for a traffic stop, (2) admitting evidence of drugs obtained by the police during the temporary seizure for a seat belt violation, and (3) admitting evidence of drugs based on an alleged violation of the plain feel rule.

Martin S. Driggers, Sr., of Hartsville; William O. Sweeny, III, and William R. Calhoun, Jr., of Columbia, for Appellants. Kenneth L. Childs, Allen D. Smith, and Allison Aiken Hanna, of Columbia, for Respondent The Chesterfield County School District. Michael Mills Nunn and Benjamin A. Baroody, of Florence, for Respondent Markel Insurance Company.

In this insurance case, Appellants appeal the trial court's grant of summary judgment, in which the court held, (1) Respondents did not breach any contract entered into with Appellants, (2) Respondents make no false representations to Appellants regarding insurance coverage, (3) Respondents did not have an affirmative duty to explain all risks and coverages to Appellants and thus Respondents did not breach such a duty.

David Christopher Shea and Rebecca Guental Fulmer, of Columbia, for Appellant. C. Vance Stricklin, Jr. and Katherine Carruth Link, of West Columbia, for Respondent.

Father appeals divorce decree confining visitation with his children to the State of South Carolina, claiming the family court judge erred in failing to apply proper legal principles and imposing unreasonable travel restrictions contrary to the children's best interest.

Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Donald J. Zelenka, and Solicitor Harold W. Gowdy, III, of Spartanburg, for Respondent.

Smith appeals his conviction for murder arguing the trial court erred in (1) refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense of voluntary manslaughter; (2) refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense of involuntary manslaughter; and (3) refusing to instruct the jury on the law of accident.

Michael J. Ferri, of Charleston, for Appellants. James G. Christmas, of North Charleston, for Respondents.

In this appeal from a personal injury action, Appellants argue the trial court erred in (1) admitting certain medical records, (2) not allowing other medical records, (3)not allowing Appellant to publish portions of Respondent's deposition during Appellants' case, denying Appellants' motion for directed verdict on the issue of future medical expenses, allowing Respondent's counsel to argue for future medical expenses, and charging the jury that it could award damages for future medical expenses.

John Michael Turner, Sr., of Laurens, for Appellant. Larry L. Plumblee and Frank L. Eppes, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this defamation action, the Appellant posits two issues: (1) Does the phrase "conned her out of" property and insurance money constitute slander per se as a matter of law; and (2) Did the circuit court err in allowing the Respondent to present a defense based on truth when truth was not pled as an affirmative defense?