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21 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2026 2 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.

Followed or applied (21)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Commandergreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Evidentiary rulings rest in "the trial court's sound discretion" and we disturb them only "upon a showing of a 'manifest abuse of discretion accompanied by probable prejudice.'" State v. Commander, 396 S.C. 254 , 262–63, 721 S.E.2d 413, 417 (2011) (quoting State v. Douglas, 369 S.C. 424, 429 , 632 S.E.2d 845 , 847–48 (2006)).

2020Evidentiary rulings rest in "the trial court's sound discretion" and we disturb them only "upon a showing of a 'manifest abuse of discretion accompanied by probable prejudice.'" State v. Commander, 396 S.C. 254 , 262–63, 721 S.E.2d 413, 417 (2011) (quoting State v. Douglas, 369 S.C. 424, 429 , 632 S.E.2d 845 , 847–48 (2006)).

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University of Southern California v. Morangreen
scctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2011
2 sentences

2011Univ. of S. Cal. v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 274 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005) (citation omitted). “[QJuestions of law ... may be decided with no particular deference to the lower court.” Neely v. Thomasson, 365 S.C. 345, 350 , 618 S.E.2d 884, 886 (2005) (citation omitted).

2011Univ. of S. Cal. v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 274 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005) (citation omitted). “[QJuestions of law ... may be decided with no particular deference to the lower court.” Neely v. Thomasson, 365 S.C. 345, 350 , 618 S.E.2d 884, 886 (2005) (citation omitted).

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Catawba Indian Tribe v. Stategreen
sc · 2007 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Univ. of S. California v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 275 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005); see also Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina v. State of South Carolina, 372 S.C. 519, 524 , 642 S.E.2d 751, 753 (2007), cert. denied, Oct. 1, 2007; Charleston County Parks & Recreation Comm’n v. Somers, 319 S.C. 65, 67 , 459 S.E.2d 841, 843 (1995).

2008Univ. of S. California v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 275 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005); see also Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina v. State of South Carolina, 372 S.C. 519, 524 , 642 S.E.2d 751, 753 (2007), cert. denied, Oct. 1, 2007; Charleston County Parks & Recreation Comm’n v. Somers, 319 S.C. 65, 67 , 459 S.E.2d 841, 843 (1995).

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Richland Memorial Hospital v. Englishgreen
scctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Richland Mem'l Hosp. v. English , 295 S.C. 511, 513 , 369 S.E.2d 395, 396 (Ct. App. 1988).

2005Richland Mem'l Hosp. v. English , 295 S.C. 511, 513 , 369 S.E.2d 395, 396 (Ct. App. 1988).

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State v. Douglasgreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Evidentiary rulings rest in "the trial court's sound discretion" and we disturb them only "upon a showing of a 'manifest abuse of discretion accompanied by probable prejudice.'" State v. Commander, 396 S.C. 254 , 262–63, 721 S.E.2d 413, 417 (2011) (quoting State v. Douglas, 369 S.C. 424, 429 , 632 S.E.2d 845 , 847–48 (2006)).

2020Evidentiary rulings rest in "the trial court's sound discretion" and we disturb them only "upon a showing of a 'manifest abuse of discretion accompanied by probable prejudice.'" State v. Commander, 396 S.C. 254 , 262–63, 721 S.E.2d 413, 417 (2011) (quoting State v. Douglas, 369 S.C. 424, 429 , 632 S.E.2d 845 , 847–48 (2006)).

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Matter of Howardgreen
sc · 1993 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2019
2 sentences

2019Howard v. Mutz , 315 S.C. 356 , 361-62, 434 S.E.2d 254 , 257-58 (1993).

2019Howard v. Mutz , 315 S.C. 356 , 361-62, 434 S.E.2d 254 , 257-58 (1993).

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Felts v. Richland Countygreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2005
2 sentences

2005Felts v. Richland County, 303 S.C. 354, 356 , 400 S.E.2d 781, 782 (1991).

2005Felts v. Richland County, 303 S.C. 354, 356 , 400 S.E.2d 781, 782 (1991).

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Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Ass'ngreen
scctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW Our standard of review is governed as follows by Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Association, Inc., 412 S.C. 387, 395 , 772 S.E.2d 528, 533 (Ct. App. 2015) (alteration in original), aff'd, 419 S.C. 162 , 797 S.E.2d 47 (2017): "Declaratory judgments in and of themselves are neither legal nor equitable." Campbell v. Marion Cnty.

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW Our standard of review is governed as follows by Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Association, Inc., 412 S.C. 387, 395 , 772 S.E.2d 528, 533 (Ct. App. 2015) (alteration in original), aff'd, 419 S.C. 162 , 797 S.E.2d 47 (2017): "Declaratory judgments in and of themselves are neither legal nor equitable." Campbell v. Marion Cnty.

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Smalls v. Stategreen
sc · 2018 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Smalls v. State, 422 S.C. 174, 180 , 810 S.E.2d 836, 839 (2018).

2025Smalls v. State, 422 S.C. 174, 180 , 810 S.E.2d 836, 839 (2018).

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Weston v. KIM'S DOLLAR STOREgreen
scctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Weston v. Kim's Dollar Store, 385 S.C. 520, 526 , 684 S.E.2d 769, 772 (Ct. App. 2009).

2019Weston v. Kim's Dollar Store, 385 S.C. 520, 526 , 684 S.E.2d 769, 772 (Ct. App. 2009).

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Simmons v. Simmonsgreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Simmons v. Simmons, 392 S.C. 412, 414 , 709 S.E.2d 666, 667 (2011).

2014Simmons v. Simmons, 392 S.C. 412, 414 , 709 S.E.2d 666, 667 (2011).

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Tarnowski v. Liebermangreen
scctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Tarnowski v. Lieberman, 348 S.C. 616, 619 , 560 S.E.2d 438, 440 (Ct.App.2002).

2011Tarnowski v. Lieberman, 348 S.C. 616, 619 , 560 S.E.2d 438, 440 (Ct.App.2002).

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Blackmon Ex Rel. Will & Estate of Blackmon v. Weavergreen
scctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Blackmon v. Weaver, 366 S.C. 245, 248-49 , 621 S.E.2d 42, 43-44 (Ct.App.2005).

2011Blackmon v. Weaver, 366 S.C. 245, 248-49 , 621 S.E.2d 42, 43-44 (Ct.App.2005).

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Neely v. Thomassongreen
sc · 2005 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Univ. of S. Cal. v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 274 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005) (citation omitted). “[QJuestions of law ... may be decided with no particular deference to the lower court.” Neely v. Thomasson, 365 S.C. 345, 350 , 618 S.E.2d 884, 886 (2005) (citation omitted).

2011Univ. of S. Cal. v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 274 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005) (citation omitted). “[QJuestions of law ... may be decided with no particular deference to the lower court.” Neely v. Thomasson, 365 S.C. 345, 350 , 618 S.E.2d 884, 886 (2005) (citation omitted).

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Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission v. Somersgreen
sc · 1995 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Univ. of S. California v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 275 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005); see also Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina v. State of South Carolina, 372 S.C. 519, 524 , 642 S.E.2d 751, 753 (2007), cert. denied, Oct. 1, 2007; Charleston County Parks & Recreation Comm’n v. Somers, 319 S.C. 65, 67 , 459 S.E.2d 841, 843 (1995).

2008Univ. of S. California v. Moran, 365 S.C. 270, 275 , 617 S.E.2d 135, 137 (Ct.App.2005); see also Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina v. State of South Carolina, 372 S.C. 519, 524 , 642 S.E.2d 751, 753 (2007), cert. denied, Oct. 1, 2007; Charleston County Parks & Recreation Comm’n v. Somers, 319 S.C. 65, 67 , 459 S.E.2d 841, 843 (1995).

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State v. Boatwrightgreen
sc · 1992 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

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State v. Hollowaygreen
sc · 1974 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

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State v. Workmangreen
sc · 1980 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

2007State v. Workman , 274 S.C. 341, 343 , 263 S.E.2d 865, 866 (1980) (citing State v. Holloway , 262 S.C. 552, 557 , 206 S.E.2d 822, 824 (1974)). “Relief from bond forfeiture is in the discretion of the trial court.” State v. Boatwright , 310 S.C. 281, 283 , 423 S.E.2d 139, 141 (1992).

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Callen v. Callengreen
sc · 2005 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Callen v. Callen , 365 S.C. 618, 623 , 620 S.E.2d 59, 62 (2005).

2006Callen v. Callen , 365 S.C. 618, 623 , 620 S.E.2d 59, 62 (2005).

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Getsinger v. Midlands Orthopaedic Profit Sharing Plangreen
scctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Getsinger v. Midlands Orthopaedic Profit Sharing Plan, 327 S.C. 424, 428 , 489 S.E.2d 223, 224 (Ct.App.1997).

2004Getsinger v. Midlands Orthopaedic Profit Sharing Plan, 327 S.C. 424, 428 , 489 S.E.2d 223, 224 (Ct.App.1997).

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Townes Associates, Ltd. v. City of Greenvillegreen
sc · 1976 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Richland Memorial Hosp. v. English , 295 S.C. 511, 513 , 369 S.E.2d 395, 396 (Ct. App. 1988). “In an action at law, on appeal of a case tried without a jury, the findings of fact of the judge will not be disturbed upon appeal unless found to be without evidence which reasonably supports the judge’s findings.” Townes Assoc., Ltd. v. City of Greenville , 266 S.C. 81, 86 , 221 S.E.2d 773, 775 (1976).

2004Richland Memorial Hosp. v. English , 295 S.C. 511, 513 , 369 S.E.2d 395, 396 (Ct. App. 1988). “In an action at law, on appeal of a case tried without a jury, the findings of fact of the judge will not be disturbed upon appeal unless found to be without evidence which reasonably supports the judge’s findings.” Townes Assoc., Ltd. v. City of Greenville , 266 S.C. 81, 86 , 221 S.E.2d 773, 775 (1976).

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Ass'n neutral
sc · 2017
2 sentences

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW Our standard of review is governed as follows by Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Association, Inc., 412 S.C. 387, 395 , 772 S.E.2d 528, 533 (Ct. App. 2015) (alteration in original), aff'd, 419 S.C. 162 , 797 S.E.2d 47 (2017): "Declaratory judgments in and of themselves are neither legal nor equitable." Campbell v. Marion Cnty.

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW Our standard of review is governed as follows by Hanold v. Watson's Orchard Property Owners Association, Inc., 412 S.C. 387, 395, 772 S.E.2d 528, 533 (Ct. App. 2015) (alteration in original), aff'd, 419 S.C. 162, 797 S.E.2d 47 (2017): "Declaratory judgments in and of themselves are neither legal nor equitable." Campbell v. Marion Cnty.

12026–2026
In Re Thames green
scctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2004In re Thames , 344 S.C. 564 , 568, 544 S.E.2d 854 , 856 (Ct. App. 2001).

2004In re Thames , 344 S.C. 564 , 568, 544 S.E.2d 854 , 856 (Ct. App. 2001).

12004–2004

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