I recently moved the South Carolina Court of Appeals to dismiss an appeal from an order that set aside a consent judgment. I had a case from the Court dead on point, so I foresaw clear sailing. Opposing counsel then twisted my plot. Continue reading “The Appealability of SC Orders: A Case of Statutory Construction”
Imagine you and your opposing counsel can stipulate to the facts in your case. You also agree that you win if the law is this and lose if the law is that. Both of you cross move for summary judgment. In a single order, the trial judge rules that your opponent has the better legal argument, denies your motion, and grants summary judgment against you. What may you appeal? Continue reading “Denial of Summary Judgment: Ever Appealable?”
In South Carolina, a timely motion to reconsider a judgment postpones the time to appeal the judgment. An untimely one does not. So exactly what must you do to delay the appeal? Continue reading “SC Time to Appeal – 59(e) v. 59(g)”