conversion claim in South Carolina

2025See Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc., 335 S.C. 598, 613 , 518 S.E.2d 591, 598 (1999) (explaining an appellate court does not need to address remaining issues when its resolution of a prior issue is dispositive of the appeal). 2 We decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rule 215, SCACR.

2025See Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc., 335 S.C. 598, 613 , 518 S.E.2d 591, 598 (1999) (explaining an appellate court does not need to address remaining issues when its resolution of a prior issue is dispositive of the appeal). 2 We decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rule 215, SCACR.

2025Mims v. 1 Because we hold the court erred in finding the statute of limitations barred RS&A Piping's action on the basis of a jurisdictional defect and its concomitant dismissal of the conversion claim, we have not addressed its remaining arguments as to whether the statute of limitations only begins to run once the purchaser is put into possession of the property and whether Marlboro County had standing to seek Babcock Ctr., Inc., 399 S.C. 341, 347 , 732 S.E.2d 395, 398 (2012) (reversing a trial court's ruling on service of process and findings related to lack of personal jurisdiction and fai

2025Mims v. 1 Because we hold the court erred in finding the statute of limitations barred RS&A Piping's action on the basis of a jurisdictional defect and its concomitant dismissal of the conversion claim, we have not addressed its remaining arguments as to whether the statute of limitations only begins to run once the purchaser is put into possession of the property and whether Marlboro County had standing to seek Babcock Ctr., Inc., 399 S.C. 341, 347 , 732 S.E.2d 395, 398 (2012) (reversing a trial court's ruling on service of process and findings related to lack of personal jurisdiction and fai

2012See Mackela v. Bentley, 365 S.C. 44, 48 , 614 S.E.2d 648, 650 (Ct.App.2005) (“A plaintiff claiming conversion may prevail based upon a showing of unauthorized detention of property, after demand.”).

2012See Mackela v. Bentley, 365 S.C. 44, 48 , 614 S.E.2d 648, 650 (Ct.App.2005) (“A plaintiff claiming conversion may prevail based upon a showing of unauthorized detention of property, after demand.”).

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2011As to whether a genuine issue of material fact exists on the conversion and breach of fiduciary duty causes of action: See Moore v. Weinberg , 383 S.C. 583, 589 , 681 S.E.2d 875, 878-79 (2009) (finding conflicting testimony regarding the ownership of an interest in the proceeds from litigation created a genuine issue of material fact as to the conversion claim); Helms Realty, Inc. v. Gibson-Wall Co. , 363 S.C. 334, 340 , 611 S.E.2d 485, 488 (2005) ("Summary judgment is appropriate 'if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,

2009In Hawkins v. City of Greenville, 358 S.C. 280, 297 , 594 S.E.2d 557, 566 (Ct.App.2004), the Court of Appeals observed that an action for conversion ordinarily lies only for personal property which is tangible or which is represented by or connected with something that is tangible.

2009In Hawkins v. City of Greenville, 358 S.C. 280, 297 , 594 S.E.2d 557, 566 (Ct.App.2004), the Court of Appeals observed that an action for conversion ordinarily lies only for personal property which is tangible or which is represented by or connected with something that is tangible.