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sound principle in South Carolina

44 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1942–2026 7 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Clark v. Cantrellgreen
sc · 2000 · cited in 11 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2023Accordingly, a refusal to give a requested instruction stating a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand constitutes reversible error only when "the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." Clark, 339 S.C. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 .

2023Accordingly, a refusal to give a requested instruction stating a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand constitutes reversible error only when "the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." Clark, 339 S.C. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 .

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State v. Pittmangreen
sc · 2007 · cited in 8 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026"The refusal to grant a requested jury charge that states a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand is an error of law." Pittman, 373 S.C. at 570 , 647 S.E.2d at 167 .

2026"The refusal to grant a requested jury charge that states a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand is an error of law." Pittman, 373 S.C. at 570 , 647 S.E.2d at 167 .

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State v. Brandtgreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 5 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2023
2 sentences

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

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State v. Williamsgreen
scctapp · 2005 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022"It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction [that] states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549-50 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011) (quoting State v. Williams, 367 S.C. 192, 195 , 624 S.E.2d 443, 445 (Ct. App. 2005)).

2022"It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction [that] states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549-50 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011) (quoting State v. Williams, 367 S.C. 192, 195 , 624 S.E.2d 443, 445 (Ct. App. 2005)).

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Sanders Ex Rel. Parris v. Western Auto Supply Co.green
sc · 1971 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2019
2 sentences

2019Auto Supply Co., 256 S.C. 490, 497 , 183 S.E.2d 321, 325 (1971))); RFT Mgmt.

2019Auto Supply Co., 256 S.C. 490, 497 , 183 S.E.2d 321, 325 (1971))); RFT Mgmt.

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State v. Smithgreen
sc · 1994 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

22
State v. Maringreen
sc · 2016 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2023
2 sentences

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

2023See Clark, 339 S.C. at 389 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (emphasis added)); State v. Marin, 415 S.C. 475, 482 , 783 S.E.2d 808, 812 (2016) ("In reviewing jury charges for error, we must consider the court's jury charge as a whole in light of the evidence and issues presented at trial." (quoting State v. Brandt, 393 S.C. 526, 549 , 713 S.E.2d 591, 603 (2011))); id. ("The substance of t

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State v. Mattisongreen
sc · 2010 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

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State v. Adkinsgreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

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Factory Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of America v. Kennedygreen
sc · 1971 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1973–2019
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Singleton By & Through Singleton , 316 S.C. 5 , 12, 446 S.E.2d 417 , 421 (1994) ("Where the rights of innocent parties are jeopardized by a failure of the insured to comply with the notice requirements of an insurance policy, the insurer must show substantial prejudice to the insurer's **267 rights."); Factory Mutual , 256 S.C. at 381 , 182 S.E.2d at 729-30 ("[W]e think the sound rule to be that, in an action affecting the rights of innocent third parties under an automobile liability insurance policy, the noncompliance by the insured with policy provisions as to notice and forwarding s

2019Co. v. Singleton By & Through Singleton , 316 S.C. 5 , 12, 446 S.E.2d 417 , 421 (1994) ("Where the rights of innocent parties are jeopardized by a failure of the insured to comply with the notice requirements of an insurance policy, the insurer must show substantial prejudice to the insurer's **267 rights."); Factory Mutual , 256 S.C. at 381 , 182 S.E.2d at 729-30 ("[W]e think the sound rule to be that, in an action affecting the rights of innocent third parties under an automobile liability insurance policy, the noncompliance by the insured with policy provisions as to notice and forwarding s

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State v. Samsgreen
sc · 2014 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026"In determining whether the evidence requires a charge on a lesser-included offense, the Supreme Court must view the facts in the light most favorable to the defendant." State v. Sams, 410 S.C. 303, 308 , 764 S.E.2d 511, 513 (2014).

2026"In determining whether the evidence requires a charge on a lesser-included offense, the Supreme Court must view the facts in the light most favorable to the defendant." State v. Sams, 410 S.C. 303, 308 , 764 S.E.2d 511, 513 (2014).

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Johnson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1979 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Jordan, 435 S.C. at 505, 868 S.E.2d at 402 ("We cannot determine if the commission recognized it had the discretion . . . ."); Lunneborg v. My Fun Life, 421 P.3d 187, 194 (Id. 2018) (stating one of the "essential" considerations for reviewing a discretionary decision is "[w]hether the trial court . . . correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion"); Johnson v. United States, 398 A.2d 354, 367 (D.C.1979) ("[R]eversal should follow if . . . the trial court did not recognize its capacity to exercise discretion . . . ."). 2 The exercise of discretion is then to follow a thought process t

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Lunneborg v. My Fun Life, Corp.green
idaho · 2018 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Jordan, 435 S.C. at 505, 868 S.E.2d at 402 ("We cannot determine if the commission recognized it had the discretion . . . ."); Lunneborg v. My Fun Life, 421 P.3d 187, 194 (Id. 2018) (stating one of the "essential" considerations for reviewing a discretionary decision is "[w]hether the trial court . . . correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion"); Johnson v. United States, 398 A.2d 354, 367 (D.C.1979) ("[R]eversal should follow if . . . the trial court did not recognize its capacity to exercise discretion . . . ."). 2 The exercise of discretion is then to follow a thought process t

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Johnson v. Johnsongreen
scctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023No. 4 at 15) (finding the failure to provide any explanation for a decision is an abuse of discretion); id. at 14 ("The exercise of discretion is . . . to follow a thought process that begins with the trial court's clear understanding of the applicable law, continues with the court's sound analysis of the situation before it in light of the law, and ends with the trial court's ruling that follows the law and is supported by the facts and circumstances."); Johnson v. Johnson, 296 S.C. 289, 303-04 , 372 S.E.2d 107, 115 (Ct. App. 1988) (finding the family court acted arbitrarily and abused its di

2023No. 4 at 15) (finding the failure to provide any explanation for a decision is an abuse of discretion); id. at 14 ("The exercise of discretion is . . . to follow a thought process that begins with the trial court's clear understanding of the applicable law, continues with the court's sound analysis of the situation before it in light of the law, and ends with the trial court's ruling that follows the law and is supported by the facts and circumstances."); Johnson v. Johnson, 296 S.C. 289, 303-04 , 372 S.E.2d 107, 115 (Ct. App. 1988) (finding the family court acted arbitrarily and abused its di

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State v. Hicksgreen
scctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

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State v. Fullergreen
sc · 1989 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

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State v. Daygreen
sc · 2000 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

2021Accordingly, we affirm pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Mattison, 388 S.C. 469, 479 , 697 S.E.2d 578, 584 (2010) ("An appellate court will not reverse the trial [court's] decision regarding a jury charge absent an abuse of discretion."); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 389 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's ruling is based on an error of law or, when grounded in factual conclusions, is without evidentiary support."); id. at 390 , 529 S.E.2d at 539 ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a reque

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Vermont Mutual Insurance v. Singleton Ex Rel. Singletongreen
sc · 1994 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Singleton By & Through Singleton , 316 S.C. 5 , 12, 446 S.E.2d 417 , 421 (1994) ("Where the rights of innocent parties are jeopardized by a failure of the insured to comply with the notice requirements of an insurance policy, the insurer must show substantial prejudice to the insurer's **267 rights."); Factory Mutual , 256 S.C. at 381 , 182 S.E.2d at 729-30 ("[W]e think the sound rule to be that, in an action affecting the rights of innocent third parties under an automobile liability insurance policy, the noncompliance by the insured with policy provisions as to notice and forwarding s

2019Co. v. Singleton By & Through Singleton , 316 S.C. 5 , 12, 446 S.E.2d 417 , 421 (1994) ("Where the rights of innocent parties are jeopardized by a failure of the insured to comply with the notice requirements of an insurance policy, the insurer must show substantial prejudice to the insurer's **267 rights."); Factory Mutual , 256 S.C. at 381 , 182 S.E.2d at 729-30 ("[W]e think the sound rule to be that, in an action affecting the rights of innocent third parties under an automobile liability insurance policy, the noncompliance by the insured with policy provisions as to notice and forwarding s

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Keaton Ex Rel. Foster v. GREENVILLE HOSP.green
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Sys., 334 S.C. 488, 495-96 , 514 S.E.2d 570, 574 (1999))); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 390 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (citing Sanders v. W.

2019Sys., 334 S.C. 488, 495-96 , 514 S.E.2d 570, 574 (1999))); Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 390 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000) ("It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge." (citing Sanders v. W.

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State v. Scottgreen
sc · 2015 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Scott , 414 S.C. 482 , 486, 779 S.E.2d 529 , 531 (2015) ("The refusal to grant a requested jury charge that states a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand is an error of law." (quoting State v. Pittman, 373 S.C. 527 , 570, 647 S.E.2d 144 , 167 (2007) ) ).

2018See State v. Scott , 414 S.C. 482 , 486, 779 S.E.2d 529 , 531 (2015) ("The refusal to grant a requested jury charge that states a sound principle of law applicable to the case at hand is an error of law." (quoting State v. Pittman, 373 S.C. 527 , 570, 647 S.E.2d 144 , 167 (2007) ) ).

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Ross v. Paddygreen
scctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010The court of appeals relied upon Black v. Hodge, 306 S.C. 196, 198 , 410 S.E.2d 595, 596 (Ct.App.1991) and Ross v. Paddy, 340 S.C. 428, 434 , 532 S.E.2d 612, 615 (Ct.App.2000).

2010The court of appeals relied upon Black v. Hodge, 306 S.C. 196, 198 , 410 S.E.2d 595, 596 (Ct.App.1991) and Ross v. Paddy, 340 S.C. 428, 434 , 532 S.E.2d 612, 615 (Ct.App.2000).

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Black v. Hodgegreen
scctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010The court of appeals relied upon Black v. Hodge, 306 S.C. 196, 198 , 410 S.E.2d 595, 596 (Ct.App.1991) and Ross v. Paddy, 340 S.C. 428, 434 , 532 S.E.2d 612, 615 (Ct.App.2000).

2010The court of appeals relied upon Black v. Hodge, 306 S.C. 196, 198 , 410 S.E.2d 595, 596 (Ct.App.1991) and Ross v. Paddy, 340 S.C. 428, 434 , 532 S.E.2d 612, 615 (Ct.App.2000).

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Shaw v. Colemangreen
scctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Code Ann. § 15-43-10 (A) (2005) ("A person who erects, establishes, continues, maintains, uses, owns, occupies, leases, or releases any building or other place used for the purposes of . . . prostitution, repeated acts of unlawful possession or sale of controlled substances . . . in this State is guilty of a nuisance."); Shaw v. Coleman , 373 S.C. 485, 493 , 645 S.E.2d 252 , 256 (Ct. App. 2007) ("Where the terms of the statute are clear, the court must apply those terms according to their literal meaning, without resort to subtle or forced construction to limit or expand the statute's operatio

2010Code Ann. § 15-43-10 (A) (2005) ("A person who erects, establishes, continues, maintains, uses, owns, occupies, leases, or releases any building or other place used for the purposes of . . . prostitution, repeated acts of unlawful possession or sale of controlled substances . . . in this State is guilty of a nuisance."); Shaw v. Coleman , 373 S.C. 485, 493 , 645 S.E.2d 252 , 256 (Ct. App. 2007) ("Where the terms of the statute are clear, the court must apply those terms according to their literal meaning, without resort to subtle or forced construction to limit or expand the statute's operatio

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State v. Turnergreen
· 1942 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Code Ann. § 15-43-10 (A) (2005) ("A person who erects, establishes, continues, maintains, uses, owns, occupies, leases, or releases any building or other place used for the purposes of . . . prostitution, repeated acts of unlawful possession or sale of controlled substances . . . in this State is guilty of a nuisance."); Shaw v. Coleman , 373 S.C. 485, 493 , 645 S.E.2d 252 , 256 (Ct. App. 2007) ("Where the terms of the statute are clear, the court must apply those terms according to their literal meaning, without resort to subtle or forced construction to limit or expand the statute's operatio

2010Code Ann. § 15-43-10 (A) (2005) ("A person who erects, establishes, continues, maintains, uses, owns, occupies, leases, or releases any building or other place used for the purposes of . . . prostitution, repeated acts of unlawful possession or sale of controlled substances . . . in this State is guilty of a nuisance."); Shaw v. Coleman , 373 S.C. 485, 493 , 645 S.E.2d 252 , 256 (Ct. App. 2007) ("Where the terms of the statute are clear, the court must apply those terms according to their literal meaning, without resort to subtle or forced construction to limit or expand the statute's operatio

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Burns v. South Carolina Commission for the Blindgreen
scctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Price v. B. F. Shaw Co.green
sc · 1953 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Gold v. Moragnegreen
sc · 1943 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Richardson v. Marshgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Belcher green
sc · 2009
2 sentences

2018Thus, the dispositive question is whether the circuit court's error affected the results of the trial. **535 "Errors, including erroneous jury instructions, are subject to harmless error analysis." State v. Belcher , 385 S.C. 597 , 611, 685 S.E.2d 802 , 809 (2009).

2018Thus, the dispositive question is whether the circuit court's error affected the results of the trial. **535 "Errors, including erroneous jury instructions, are subject to harmless error analysis." State v. Belcher , 385 S.C. 597 , 611, 685 S.E.2d 802 , 809 (2009).

12018–2018
State v. Weston green
sc · 2006
1 sentence

2011“If there is any evidence to support a charge, the trial court should grant the request.” Williams, 367 S.C. at 195 , 624 S.E.2d at 445 .

12011–2011
State v. Austin green
sc · 1989
1 sentence

2011“However, if the trial judge refuses to give a specific charge, there is no error if the charge actually given sufficiently covers the substance of the request.” Id. “ ‘It is error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction which states a sound principle of law when that principle applies to the case at hand, and the principle is not otherwise included in the charge.’ ” State v. *550 Williams, 367 S.C. 192, 195, 624 S.E.2d 443, 445 (Ct.App.2005) (quoting Clark v. Cantrell, 339 S.C. 369, 390 , 529 S.E.2d 528, 539 (2000)).

12011–2011
Woodruff v. Tomlin green
ca6 · 1980
2 sentences

2010In referring to the judgmental immunity rule as “a sound rule,” the Woodruff court observed that “[o]therwise every losing litigant would be able to sue his attorney if he could find another attorney who was willing to second guess the decisions of the first attorney with the advantage of hindsight.” Id.

2010In referring to the judgmental immunity rule as "a sound rule," the Woodruff court observed that "[o]therwise every losing litigant would be able to sue his attorney if he could find another attorney who was willing to second guess the decisions of the first attorney with the advantage of hindsight." Id.

12010–2010
State v. Tindall green
scctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2010The court of appeals cited to what, prior to today, was a sound rule—"Under the `clear error' standard, an appellate court will not reverse a trial court's finding of fact simply because it would have decided the case differently." Tindall, 379 S.C. at 309 , 665 S.E.2d at 191 (citing Pichardo, 367 S.C. at 95-96 , 623 S.E.2d at 846 ).

2010The court of appeals cited to what, prior to today, was a sound rule—"Under the `clear error' standard, an appellate court will not reverse a trial court's finding of fact simply because it would have decided the case differently." Tindall, 379 S.C. at 309 , 665 S.E.2d at 191 (citing Pichardo, 367 S.C. at 95-96 , 623 S.E.2d at 846 ).

12010–2010
State v. Pichardo green
scctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2010The court of appeals cited to what, prior to today, was a sound rule—"Under the `clear error' standard, an appellate court will not reverse a trial court's finding of fact simply because it would have decided the case differently." Tindall, 379 S.C. at 309 , 665 S.E.2d at 191 (citing Pichardo, 367 S.C. at 95-96 , 623 S.E.2d at 846 ).

2010The court of appeals cited to what, prior to today, was a sound rule—"Under the `clear error' standard, an appellate court will not reverse a trial court's finding of fact simply because it would have decided the case differently." Tindall, 379 S.C. at 309 , 665 S.E.2d at 191 (citing Pichardo, 367 S.C. at 95-96 , 623 S.E.2d at 846 ).

12010–2010
Willis v. Florida Power & Light Corp. neutral
fla · 1959
11988–1988
Ernal v. State Beverage Department green
fla · 1959
11988–1988
Lee v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. green
sc · 1936
11973–1973
Roumillat v. Keller green
sc · 1969
11971–1971
Etiwan Fertilizer Co. v. South Carolina Tax Commission green
sc · 1950
11966–1966
State v. Farnsworth green
· 1932
11955–1955
Ayers v. Business Men's Ins. Co. neutral
· 1929
11951–1951
Coleman v. Lurey green
sc · 1942
11950–1950
House v. Wheelock neutral
illappct · 1927
11948–1948
State v. Robinson green
sc · 1942
11942–1942
State v. Edwards green
sc · 1940
11942–1942

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-60 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

GA 125 (1891–2025) NY 110 (1826–2023) TX 106 (1899–2026) PA 87 (1834–2026) CA 86 (1886–2023) TN 70 (1874–2021) AL 68 (1857–2014) IL 57 (1870–2025) NJ 53 (1828–2026) SC 44 (1942–2026) MA 42 (1892–2026) LA 42 (1882–2024) MI 41 (1884–2026) FL 37 (1881–2013) KY 35 (1865–2023) MO 32 (1870–1994) NC 29 (1896–2018) OH 28 (1849–2026) OK 28 (1898–2016) WA 25 (1914–2018) IA 24 (1887–2023) NE 24 (1890–2023) MD 22 (1853–2024) IN 22 (1859–2015) HI 21 (1889–2025) AR 21 (1872–1990) AZ 19 (1931–1999) MS 18 (1855–2019) KS 16 (1911–2022) DC 14 (1894–2016) UT 14 (1943–2025) WI 14 (1867–2016) CT 13 (1839–1994) CO 13 (1875–2002) WV 13 (1925–1995) WY 11 (1933–2003) DE 11 (1913–2022) ME 10 (1830–1987) MT 10 (1912–2023) SD 10 (1907–1968) ID 10 (1914–2014) MN 10 (1901–2026) VA 9 (1878–1994) NM 9 (1881–1994) ND 8 (1908–1967) RI 8 (1868–1972) VT 7 (1849–2015) PR 7 (1904–1970) NV 6 (1925–1994) OR 5 (1945–1983) NH 3 (1836–1978)

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.

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