27 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2025 6 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by South Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Plyler v. Burnsgreen2 sentences2023"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Plyler v. Burns, 373 S.C. 637, 645 , 647 S.E.2d 188, 192 (2007). 2023"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Plyler v. Burns, 373 S.C. 637, 645 , 647 S.E.2d 188, 192 (2007). | 3 | 3 |
Doe v. Mariongreen2 sentences2025"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. (quoting Marion, 373 S.C. at 395 , 645 S.E.2d at 247–48). 2025"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. (quoting Marion, 373 S.C. at 395 , 645 S.E.2d at 247–48). | 2 | 5 |
Capital City Insurance v. BP Staff, Inc.green2 sentences2025Co. v. BP Staff, Inc., 382 S.C. 92, 99 , 674 S.E.2d 524, 528 (Ct. App. 2009) ("An appellate court applies the same standard of review as the trial court when reviewing the dismissal of an action pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) [of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure]."); id. ("The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief."); § 62-3-803(a)(1) ("All claims against a decedent's estate which arose before the death of the decedent, . . . whether due or to become due, absolute or 2025"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. | 2 | 3 |
Gentry v. Yoncegreen2 sentences2018"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id . at 395, 645 S.E.2d at 247 -48 (quoting Gentry v. Yonce , 337 S.C. 1 , 5, 522 S.E.2d 137 , 139 (1999) ). 2018"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id . at 395, 645 S.E.2d at 247 -48 (quoting Gentry v. Yonce , 337 S.C. 1 , 5, 522 S.E.2d 137 , 139 (1999) ). | 2 | 3 |
Toussaint v. Ham Ex Rel. Bailey Memorial Hospitalgreen2 sentences2007Toussaint v. Ham, 292 S.C. 415, 416 , 357 S.E.2d 8, 9 (1987). 2006“The question is whether in the light most favorable to plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief.” Id. | 1 | 5 |
Stiles v. Onoratogreen2 sentences2018"The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. 1999DISCUSSION Initially, we note that in deciding a motion to dismiss pursuant to 12(b)(6), SCRCP, the trial court should consider only the allegations set forth on the face of the plaintiffs complaint and a 12(b)(6) motion should not be granted if “facts alleged and inferences reasonably deducible therefrom would entitle the plaintiff to any relief on any theory of the case.” Stiles v. Onorato, 318 S.C. 297, 300 , 457 S.E.2d 601, 602 (1995). 2 The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim f | 1 | 2 |
Armstrong v. Food Lion, Inc.green2 sentences2017See Plyler, 373 S.C. at 645 , 647 S.E.2d at 192 ("The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief."); Armstrong, 371 S.C. at 276 , 639 S.E.2d at 52 (providing to state a claim for vicarious liability, a plaintiff must establish that the employment relationship existed at the time of the injuries and the employee was acting within the scope of employment). 2017See Plyler, 373 S.C. at 645 , 647 S.E.2d at 192 ("The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief."); Armstrong, 371 S.C. at 276 , 639 S.E.2d at 52 (providing to state a claim for vicarious liability, a plaintiff must establish that the employment relationship existed at the time of the injuries and the employee was acting within the scope of employment). | 1 | 1 |
COLE VISION CORP. v. Hobbsgreen2 sentences2016“The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief.” Cole Vision Corp. v. Hobbs, 394 S.C. 144, 149 , 714 S.E.2d 537, 539 (2011). 2016“The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief.” Cole Vision Corp. v. Hobbs, 394 S.C. 144, 149 , 714 S.E.2d 537, 539 (2011). | 1 | 1 |
Banks Ex Rel. Estate of Banks v. Medical Universitygreen2 sentences2014Univ. of S.C., 314 S.C. 376, 379 , 444 S.E.2d 519, 521 (1994) (declining to recognize a cause of action for breach of an implied contract arising from an alleged failure to provide adequate medical treatment). 2014Univ. of S.C., 314 S.C. 376, 379 , 444 S.E.2d 519, 521 (1994) (declining to recognize a cause of action for breach of an implied contract arising from an alleged failure to provide adequate medical treatment). | 1 | 1 |
Rolandi v. City of Spartanburggreen2 sentences2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent 2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent | 1 | 1 |
Jones v. Gilstrapgreen2 sentences2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent 2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent | 1 | 1 |
Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Collegegreen2 sentences2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent 2014The question is whether, in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." (citations and internal quotation marks omitted)); Rolandi v. City of Spartanburg, 294 S.C. 161, 164 , 363 S.E.2d 385, 386-87 (Ct. App. 1987) ("An implied in fact contract is a contract which arises when the assent of the parties to the agreement is manifested by conduct."); Stanley Smith & Sons v. Limestone Coll., 283 S.C. 430, 434 , 322 S.E.2d 474, 477 (Ct. App. 1984) ("The parties must manifest their mutual assent to all essent | 1 | 1 |
Holy Loch Distributors, Inc. v. Hitchcockgreen2 sentences1999“The question to be considered is whether in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief.” Holy Loch Distrib., Inc. v. Hitchcock, 332 S.C. 247, 252 , 503 S.E.2d 787, 790 (Ct.App.1998). *503 LAW/ANALYSIS MUSC contends South Carolina Code section 42-1-540 (1976), mandates workers’ compensation benefits as Tatum’s exclusive remedy. 1999“The question to be considered is whether in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and with every doubt resolved in his behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief.” Holy Loch Distrib., Inc. v. Hitchcock, 332 S.C. 247, 252 , 503 S.E.2d 787, 790 (Ct.App.1998). *503 LAW/ANALYSIS MUSC contends South Carolina Code section 42-1-540 (1976), mandates workers’ compensation benefits as Tatum’s exclusive remedy. | 1 | 1 |
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McCormick v. England
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2 sentences2024"The question is whether in the light most favorable to the [claimant], and with every reasonable doubt resolved in her behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. at 633 , 494 S.E.2d at 433-34 . 2024"The question is whether in the light most favorable to the [claimant], and with every reasonable doubt resolved in her behalf, the complaint states any valid claim for relief." Id. at 633 , 494 S.E.2d at 433-34 . | 2 | 2010–2024 |
Carolina Care Plan, Inc. v. United Healthcare Services, Inc.
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2 sentences2006Id. 2006Id. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
McBride v. SCHOOL DIST. OF GREENVILLE
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2 sentences2018DEFAMATION "The tort of defamation permits a plaintiff to recover for injury to her reputation as the result of the defendant's communications to others of a false message about the plaintiff." McBride v. School Dist. of Greenville Cty. , 389 S.C. 546 , 559, 698 S.E.2d 845 , 852 (Ct. App. 2010). 2018DEFAMATION "The tort of defamation permits a plaintiff to recover for injury to her reputation as the result of the defendant's communications to others of a false message about the plaintiff." McBride v. School Dist. of Greenville Cty. , 389 S.C. 546 , 559, 698 S.E.2d 845 , 852 (Ct. App. 2010). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Dye v. Gainey
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2 sentences2003Id. , 320 S.C at 68, 463 S.E.2d at 99 . 2003Id. , 320 S.C at 68, 463 S.E.2d at 99 . | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.