Butler v. Gamma Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
Goolsby, Judge:
Beattie Butler brought this action alleging causes of action for assault, battery, outrage, and civil conspiracy against Gamma Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi, Sigma Chi General Fraternity, Greg Holowczenko, and unnamed members of Sigma Chi. Butler also alleged a negligence cause of action against Gamma Nu Chapter and Sigma Chi. The jury returned a general verdict, awarding Butler $25,000 in actual damages against Holowczenko, Gamma Nu Chapter, and Sigma Chi and $5,000 in punitive damages against Gamma Nu Chapter. Gamma Nu Chapter and Sigma Chi appeal. Holowczenko, who defaulted, does…
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