Assistant Appellate Defender Eleanor Duffy Cleary, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, and Assistant Attorney General W. Rutledge Martin, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Cecil Kelley Jackson, of Sumter, for Respondent.

This appeal questions whether an amendment to the indictment deprived the court of subject matter jurisdiction.

Mitchell K. Byrd, of Rock Hill, for Appellants. Michael E. Kozlarek, of Columbia, and Michael S. Malloy, of Charlotte, N.C., for Respondent.

Darrell and Sheryll Johnson appeal from a directed verdict as to a claim for breach of contract, a Motor Vehicle Act claim, and a claim under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, arguing the court erred by (1) concluding their evidence failed to satisfy the statute of frauds and (2)concluding that their non-contract claims under the Dealers Act and the Unfair Trade Practices Act were barred because the claims were predicated on the contract.

Assistant Appellate Defender Robert M. Dudek, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry D. McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Senior Assistant Attorney General Harold M. Coombs, Jr., of Columbia, and Solicitor Warren Blair Giese, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this criminal case, a novel and intriguing issue is presented in regard to whether involuntary manslaughter is a lesser included offense of homicide by child abuse.

Acting Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry D. McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, and Assistant Attorney General David Spencer, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Ralph E. Hoisington, of Charleston, for Respondent.

Young appeals from his convictions for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and kidnapping, arguing the court erred by (1) determining that Young opened the door to impeachment by prior offenses similar to the one on trial and (2) permitting a racially inflammatory cross examination of Young.

Stephen L. Brown and Matthew K. Mahoney, both of Charleston, for Appellant. Kenneth L. Holland, of Gaffney, for Respondent.

In this civil case, the Court analyzes whether the trial court erred: (1) in not reducing the jury's verdict to comply with the limitations of recovery set forth in the Tort Claims Act; (2) in not allowing the appellant to amend the answer; (3) in not allowing the appellant to introduce evidence concerning amounts actually paid by Medicare towards the respondent's total medical bills.

Mark W. Hardee, A. Camden Lewis, and Thomas A. Pendarvis, all of Columbia, and John David Hawkins, of Spartanburg, for Appellant. Matthew E. Cox, Ginger D. Goforth, A. Todd Darwin, and Walter E. White, all of Spartanburg, for Respondent.

In this civil action, the appellant, BPS, Inc., appeals the granting of summary judgment to respondent, Williams M. Worthy, II, as to his individual liability. BPS is a company processing insurance claims as a third party administrator for corporations. Carolina Benefits Administrators of SC, Inc. (CBA) processes insurance claims as a third party administrator for self-funded ERISA plans. Worthy is president of CBA. The gravamen of this action relates to an alleged agreement by CBA to purchase BPS, Inc. On appeal, the appellate court must decide whether genuine issues of material fact exist as to the personal and individual liability of the respondent. Additionally, this case involves the authority of a circuit judge to review an order of a retired circuit judge.

Frank S. Potts, of Columbia, for Appellant. Gary Hudson Smith, III, of Aiken, for Respondent.

In this domestic relations case, the appellate court reviews the famly court judge in regard to the following issues: (1) Did the family court err by modifying or failing to enforce the Illinois Order? (2) Did the family court err by changing the obligations and duties of the parties in regard to the child's college education expenses? (3) Did the family court err in equating the term "grants and scholarships" with student loans?

W. Andrew Gowder, Jr., and Robert R. Black, both of Charleston, for Appellant. William C. Cleveland, of Charleston, for Respondent Mulherin-Howell, A South Carolina Partnership. Kenneth Krawcheck, of Charleston, for Respondents Charles A. Gray and Francis M. Gray. Elvis Cobb and Jean Cobb, of Antioch, California, pro se. William Rickborn and Patricia Rickborn, of Columbia, pro se.

In this civl case, the Court declares whether the circuit judge erred in: (1) concluding that the respondent had standing; (2) failing to conclude that the respondent's case was barred by the Statute of Limitations; and (3) granting summary judgment to the respondent.

George Hunter McMaster and Nelda T. Smyrl, both of Columbia, for Appellant. G. Dana Sinkler, of Charleston, for Respondents.

Former employee sues for severance pay pursuant to an oral agreement, arguing the pay should be considered wages justifying treble damages or, alternatively, seeks a new trial based on alleged discovery abuse.

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, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Ralph E. Hoisington, of Charleston, for Appellant. Assistant Appellate Defender Robert M. Pachak, of Columbia, for Respondent.

The State appeals the trial court's suppression of drug evidence where the court found the officer failed to handle the drug evidence in compliance with department policy.

John B. Williams, of Moncks Corner, and Christopher L. Murphy, of Charleston, for Appellant-Respondent. Phyllis W. Ewing and Wm. Howell Morrison, of Charleston, for Respondents-Appellants.

Appellant/Respondent, John Sanders, appeals the lower court's denial of landowner fees and costs for the abandonment or withdrawal of a condemnation action pursuant to S.C.Code Section 28-2-510(C) and argues the statute's purpose is to make the landowner whole. Respondent/Appellant, SCE&G, appeals the trial court's finding of reasonable attorney's fees, arguing the trial court failed to make specific findings of fact on the six required factors.

Steve A. Matthews, Hamilton Osborne, Jr., and Sarah P. Spruill, all of Columbia, for Appellant. Lucas C. Paddgett, Jr. and Michael C. Scarafile, of Charleston, and Arnold S. Goodstein, of Summerville, for Respondent.

Sewer district seeks interpretation of an agreement entered into with a neighboring county and possibly to have a provision in the agreement declared void as ultra vires.

Jay Bender and Holly L. Palmer, both of Columbia, for Appellant. Wilbur E. Johnson, Stephen L. Brown, and Matthew K. Mahoney, all of Charleston, for Respondent.

This appeal questions whether a prior release and order of dismissal in a federal court case is dispositive of this case, which arose out of the same events that were the subject of the federal court action.

James C. Parham, Jr. and Patricia S. Ravenhorst, both of Greenville, for Appellant-Respondent. Desa A. Ballard, of West Columbia, for Respondents-Appellants.

Williamson brought a claim against Middleton alleging several causes of action, including breach of fiduciary duty, arising from Middleton's actions immediately proceeding and following his departure from employment with Williamson. Only Williamson's claim for breach of fiduciary duty was submitted to the jury. Middleton counterclaimed seeking commissions and salary due. Middleton also moved for sanctions under the frivolous proceedings act, which were denied. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Middleton on Williamson's claim for breach of fiduciary duty and on Middleton's counterclaim for unpaid commissions in the amount of $906.62. Middleton was awarded costs and $35,000 in attorney's fees. Both parties appeal.

Beacham O. Brooker, Jr., of Columbia, for Appellant. Robert C. Childs, III, of Greenville, for Respondent.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation erected a fence between Old Easley Road and a new acceleration ramp to U.S. 25 and U.S. 123. Elisha Tallent owns property on Old Easley Bridge Road and sued SCDOT alleging inverse condemnation arguing the fence cut off her direct access to U.S. 123. The trial judge found an actionable taking and SCDOT appeals.

Ernest E. Yarborough, of West Columbia, pro se for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Jennifer D. Evans, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, and Senior Assistant Attorney General Norman Mark Rapoport, all Columbia, for Respondent.

Ernest Yarborough was convicted of obstruction of justice. Yarborough moved for a new trial based on premature juror deliberations and the trial judge denied the motion. Yarborough appealed and this court affirmed in part and remanded for a new hearing for consideration of evidence relating to juror misconduct. On remand, the trial judge again denied the motion for a new trial. Yarborough appeals.

Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Donald J. Zelenka, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Robert M. Ariail, of Greenville, for Appellant. Acting Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Rorey Jamar Johnson was convicted of murder. The trial judge granted Johnson's motion for a new trial on the grounds that a witness's statements regarding a polygraph test were unduly prejudicial. The State appeals.

J. Calhoun Land, IV, of Manning, and Charles Craig Young, of Florence, for Appellants. Marvin E. McMillan, Jr., of Sumter, for Respondent.

William A. Lenz brought this action against James and Marcia Walsh to enforce a mechanic's lien and for breach of contract after a dispute arose over a contract to construct a residence. The Walshes answered and denied any amounts were due and counterclaimed for damages. The Walshes were granted summary judgment against Lenz on his claims. The Walshes were subsequently denied recovery on their counterclaims. The Walshes appeal, contending the court erred in allowing Lenz an offset for amounts he alleged were owned on the contract and in failing to award them reimbursement for items they purchased that Lenz was required to purchase under the terms of the contract.

Peggy McMillan Infinger, of Charleston, for Appellant. Joseph Todd Manley, of Moncks Corner, for Respondent.

In this divorce case, the wife appeals the approval of a settlement agreement and the award of attorney's fees.

Michael M. Farry and David A. Wilson, both of Greenville, for Appellants. Eddie R. Harbin, of Greenville, for Respondent.

Dodd brought this worker's compensation action seeking benefits for an injury resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome. The Commission found that Dodd sustained the injury. Exide appealed, and the circuit court affirmed. Exide appeals, contending the following: (1) Dodd's claim was barred by the statute of limitations; (2) Dodd failed to give Exide adequate notice; (3) Dodd failed to offer substantial evidence, and failed to establish a compensable injury; (4) Dodd failed to offer evidence of causation between his condition and employment; and (5) Dodd failed to establish the occurrence of an injury by accident.

Richard Ashby Farrier, Jr., Wiliam B. R. Lewis, and J. Gary Eichelberger, Jr., all of Charleston, for Appellant. Richard B. Ness, of Bamberg, for Respondents.

In this civil action, plaintiff brought several causes of action against the defendant insurance company seeking damages allegedly caused by acts and/or omissions on the part of its agent. Prior to trial, the defendant filed a motion arguing that the claims asserted by the plaintiff were subject to arbitration pursuant to provisions in the insurance policies. The trial court disagreed and denied the motion to arbitrate. Insurance Company appeals.

D. Andrew Williams, Curtis L. Ott, and J. Kenneth Carter, Jr., all of Columbia, for Appellant. Albert A. Lacour, III, of Charleston, for Respondent.

In this civil action, the court interprets a class action settlement agreement between a class of homeowners and a manufacturer of home siding, particularly the application of the agreement to a general contractor who has sued the manufacturer in an action for contribution.

Acting Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Senior Assistant Attorney General Mark Rapoport, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Warren Blair Giese, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this criminal case, Tony Davis was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to life without parole. Davis appeals asserting the trial judge erred in (1) failing to charge the jury on the lesser included offense of common law robbery where it was shown he only had a B.B.gun during the commission of the offense and (2) sentencing him to life without the possibility of parole pursuant to the recidivist statute, S.C.Code Ann. Section 17-25-45 (2003), because the predicate offense on which the State relied was not final as Davis pled guilty to the offense, but no sentence had yet been pronounced.

Jan L. Warner, of Columbia, for Appellant. J. Mark Taylor, of West Columbia, for Respondent.

This appeal involves the equitable distribution of a marital estate continued after the deaths of the parties by their estates. The Wife's estate argues the family court erred in (1) finding the Husband make substantial contributions of income and property to the marriage, (2) finding that the Wife did not make substantial contributions of income and property to the marriage, (3) finding that the marital estate contained $1,031,561.00, effectively transmuting the Wife's non-marital property into marital property without evidentiary support, and (4) finding that the Wife's estate should pay the Husband's estate $3,528.50.

Ben G. Leaphart, of Greenville, for Appellants. William Wallace Culp, III, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this action to set aside a will, we consider whether the circuit court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of the respondent.

Christopher A. Wellborn, of Rock Hill, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, Senior Assistant Attorney General Mark Rapoport, all of Columbia, and Solicitor Thomas E. Pope, of York, for Respondent.

In this appeal of a conviction for driving under the influence, we consider whether the circuit court erred in declining to suppress evidence obtained from Appellant's stop at a roadside checkpoint.