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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.

25877 - In the Matter of William M. Yates, Jr.

This is an attorney disciplinary opinion in which the Court imposed a public reprimand. The attorney's interim suspension was lifted.

25878 - Scratch Golf Company v. Dunes West Residential Golf Properties

The Court held that the master-in equity erred in granting a preliminary injunction because Scratch Golf did not present sufficient evidence to establish that injunctive relief was appropriate. The Court then remanded case to the master to determine whether an attachment was the appropriate way for Scratch Golf to secure a possible judgment.

Attorney placed on interim suspension and attorney to protect suspended attorney's clients was appointed.

This Amendment to Rule 420(b)(3) changes the language of the Rule from having two members of the USC law school on the Commission to allow membership by a Professor from any law school in the state.

25879 - Carolina Care Plan v. United HealthCare Services

This case involves the trial court's dismissal of the appellants' fraud, public policy, and unconscionability claims pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), and whether any claims asserted bby the appellants, which relate to the making of the contract or the arbitration clause, must be pursued in arbitration.

25880 - In the Matter of M. Parker Vick

This is an attorney disciplinary opinion imposing an indefinite suspension.

25881 - In the Matter of Kitchel

This is an attorney disciplinary matter in which the Court imposed an eighteen month definite suspension for misconduct.

25882 - In the Matter of Lattimore

This is an attorney disciplinary matter disbarring attorney for misconduct.

25883 - Atkinson v. Orkin

The Court held that the amount of punitive damages the jury awarded Petitioner was so excessive that it violates Petitioner's due process rights.

25884 - State v. Downs

The Court affirmed Appellant's death sentence. Appellant's guilty plea was not a conditional plea, and he was not deprived of his right to a jury trial. Further, the circuit court had subject matter jurisdiction to sentence Appellant to death. Finally, the death penalty was proportionate to Appellant's crime.

25885 - Grifin v. State

This case involves the issue of whether the post-conviction relief court erred by finding counsel ineffecting for promising respondent a specific sentence.