Murphy v. NationsBank, N.A.

Loren John Murphy appeals from a circuit court order denying his request for a witness fee and mileage for attend*496ing a deposition in an action in which Murphy was the plaintiff. Murphy contends the circuit court erred because a party who testifies at a deposition is a witness entitled to the witness fee and mileage pursuant to Rule 30(a)(2), SCRCP.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 1984, Murphy executed a Money Line Agreement with NationsBank in order to obtain a $25,000.00 revolving line of credit. Murphy defaulted on his repayment obligation to NationsBank, and in 1993, the bank agreed to accept a…