W. D. Yarborough, Jr, of Greenville, for Appellant. Timothy E. Madden, of Greenville, for Respondent.

In this divorce action, the Court of Appeals addresses whether the family court erred in its award of permanent periodic alimony to the wife, its division of certain assets in the marital estate, and its decision to require the husband to pay 60% of Wife's attorney's fee.

Richard J. Morgan, of Columbia, and Eric F. Barton and C. Walker Ingraham, of Atlanta, GA, for Appellant. Mason A. Summers, Francis M. Mack, and Emily R. Gifford, of Columbia, for Respondent.

The Winter Construction Company appeals the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Erie Insurance Company. Winter alleges the trial court erred in holding that an agreed upon liquidated damages clause in a subcontract constituted an unenforceable penalty provision.

Kirsten Leslie Barr, of Mt. Pleasant, for Appellant. David T. Pearlman, of Charleston, for Respondent.

In this appeal, MeadWestvaco contends the circuit court erred in reversing the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s Appellate Panel and reinstating the order of the single commissioner.

David Jay Parrish, of Charleston, for Appellant. Thomas A. Pendarvis, of Beaufort, pro se. A. Parker Barnes, Jr, of Beaufort, for Respondent, Richard M. Pendarvis.

This case involves a family land dispute arising out of a long-misunderstood boundary line and a divorce settlement. Appellant, Judy Pendarvis, appeals the master's order granting Respondents, brothers Thomas and Richard Pendarvis, an easement over a portion of a road that was recently discovered to cross onto Appellant's land. The master granted an easement under either or both theories of prescriptive easement and easement implied by prior use. Appellant challenges both theories.

Kirby D. Shealy III, and Jay Bender, of Columbia, for Appellants. John W. Carrigg, Jr, of Irmo, William H. Davidson, II, and Andrew F. Lindemann, both of Columbia, for Respondents.

After Hugh Allen Hoover began developing his property on Lake Murray, Kem Dempsey and L.A. Blue (Appellants) sought a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against both Hoover and Richland County (the County). The circuit court granted summary judgment in favor of Hoover and the County. Appellants appeal, arguing the circuit court erred (1) in finding they presented no justiciable controversy and (2) in ruling Appellants failed to demonstrate irreparable harm.

Philip Coleman Thompson, of Conway, for Appellants. Thomas C. Brittain, Mary Madison B. Langway, and Andrew Preston Brittain, of Myrtle Beach, for Respondents.

In this breach of real estate commission contract action, C.S.E. Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a RE/MAX at the Coast and Tom Naomi appeal an interim master-in-equity’s order granting the motion for reconsideration of Scott L. Lemons and Gold Coast Resorts, LLC, and determining appellant was not entitled to the real estate commission to which the original master-in-equity found appellant entitled. Appellants argue the interim master-in-equity erred in (1) reversing the original master-in-equity without reviewing the transcript or recalling witnesses, (2) holding the broker had not earned his commission, (3) considering a partial settlement between the parties, and (4) finding Gold Coast Resorts, LLC had been dismissed from the case.

Monteith P. Todd, C. Mitchell Brown, and Michael J. Anzelmo, all of Columbia, for Appellant. J. Edward Bradley, of West Columbia, and Andrew F. Lindemann, of Columbia, for Respondents.

In this action for equitable indemnification, Providence Hospital alleges the trial court erred in finding section 15-3-545(A) of the South Carolina Code barred its claims for equitable indemnification against Tallion and the Joint Underwriting Association.

Brian Austin Katonak, of Aiken, for Appellant. Wendy Pauling Levine, of Columbia, for Respondent.

In this domestic action, King Smallwood (Husband) appeals the family court's final decree of divorce, arguing the family court erred in (1) finding three rental properties were marital property, (2) equitably dividing the proceeds from the Southern Union Revolving Fund, and (3) including a portion of Husband's retirement relocation benefit in the marital estate.

Jason W. Lockhart, Weston Adams, III, and Helen F. Hiser, all of Columbia, for Appellants. Creighton B. Coleman, of Winnsboro, for Respondent.

In this workers' compensation case, Hanson Brick America, Inc. and Zurich North America (Appellants) appeal the circuit court's order reversing the Appellate Panel of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission's finding that Stevie Lawson's knee problems were not causally related to his back injury, and awarding Lawson temporary total disability benefits. The Appellants argue (1) the circuit court engaged in improper fact finding, (2) the Appellate Panel's decision was supported by substantial evidence, (3) the Appellate Panel made sufficiently detailed findings of fact, and (4) the circuit court improperly relied on late-filed medical evidence.

Randall K. Mullins and Jarrod E. Ownbey, of North Myrtle Beach, for Appellants. David B. Miller and George W. Redman, III, of Myrtle Beach, for Respondent.

In this breach of contract action, Gary Ownbey and Tidelands Investments, LLC argue the special referee erred in granting Scalise Development, Inc.'s motion for partial summary judgment.

John D. Hudson and Shaun Blake, of Columbia, for Appellants. Harry Clayton Walker, Jr, of Columbia, for Respondent.

Don E. Phillips, Crystal Lake Land Developers, Inc. and Crystal Pines Yacht Club. LLC (Appellants) appeal the Master-in-Equity's finding that Phillips is the successor in interest to Crystal Lake Land Developers. Inc. and making Appellants responsible for maintaining the roads in the subject property. Also at issue is some residents' claim to an easement entitling them to use a boat ramp.

William D. Robertson, III, and John S. Nichols, of Columbia, for Appellant. Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr, of Columbia, for Respondent.

The Browns appeal the circuit court's confirmation of an arbitration award arising out of a dispute over money owed to C-Sculptures, LLC as general contractor in the construction of the their home. The Browns claimed C-Sculptures was precluded from seeking to enforce the contract because its contractor's license was for performing work valued at no more than $100,000 while the construction of their home cost over $800,000. They argue the arbitrator manifestly disregarded the law on this point so that the circuit court should have vacated the arbitration award. The Browns further appeal the award of attorney's fees to C-Sculptures arguing C-Sculptures improperly manipulated its pleadings and prayer for relief to position itself as the prevailing party.

Pope D. Johnson, III, of Columbia, for Appellant. Rebecca R. West, of Lexington, and Bradford Neal Martin, of Greenville, for Respondent. Thomas M. Neal, III, of Columbia, Guardian Ad Litem.

Ryan Conard appeals the family court's decision in this relocation case affecting custody, visitation, a restraining order and attorney's fees.

C. Mitchell Brown, Clarence Davis, T. William McGee, III, and A. Mattison Bogan, of Columbia, for Appellant. W.E. Jenkinson, III, Jennifer Kellahan, and Ronnie Alan Sabb, of Kingstree, for Respondent Cody Powell. Helen Tyler McFadden, of Lake City, for Respondent Elizabeth Powell.

In this tort action, Bank of America appeals arguing the trial court erred in denying (1) its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) as to negligence, (2) its motion for a new trial, and (3) its motion for JNOV as to damages. Finally, Bank of American contends the trial court erred in finding the punitive damage award was reasonable and rational.