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The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is not necessarily a full description of the issues discussed in an opinion.

9-9-2002 - Opinions

3546 - Lauro v. Visnapuu

This is a mechanic's lien foreclosure action which was submitted to arbitration. The issues on appeal are whether the circuit court erred in making certain modifications to the arbitrator's award based on (1) perceived evident miscalculations and (2) a manifest disregard for the law by the arbitrator.

3547 - Mathis v. Hair

The question presented in this case is which of two competing fire departments is entitled to the proceeds of a special fund designed to benefit firefighters.

3548 - Mullis v. Trident Emergency Physicians

This is an action to determine whether money withheld by an employer from an employee was a conversion.

3549 - State v. Brown

The crux of this case involves the resolution of the issue: whether a pending traffic charge occurring in one county may be transferred to another county for trial disposition.

3550 - State v. Williams

Court of Appeals affirms the trial court's ruling suppressing marijuana obtained in an illegal search.

9-23-2002 - Opinions

3551 - Stokes v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Addresses whether plaintiff's trespass and conversion claims are arbitrable under federal law.

9-30-2002 - Opinions

3518 - Chambers v. Pingree

Discusses whether actions of an owner interfered with and prevented the occurrence of a condition precedent to the earning of a broker's commission

3552 - Bergstrom v. Palmetto Health Alliance

The unusual legal and factual issues presented involve a failed adoption and a claim by an infant of a duty owed by a hospital in a failed adoption scenario.

3553 - Blanton v. Stathos

This case analyzes the applicability of the South Carolina Arbitration Act and the Federal Arbitration Act to a standard American Institute of Architects contract containing a clause providing for arbitration of disputes. The gravamen of the dispute is whether the contract evidences

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