Ellis v. Smith Grading & Paving, Inc.

Cureton, Judge:

This is an action in equity brought by Mona T. Ellis against Smith Grading and Paving, Inc., Orangeburg RediMix, Inc., and Statewide Contractors, Inc., for an accounting and restitution. The case was referred to the Master-InEquity to enter a final judgment with direct appeal to the Supreme Court. The Master found Smith had been unjustly enriched in the sum of $24,960.17 and ordered it make restitution to Ellis in that amount. Redi-Mix was granted a directed verdict and Statewide was dismissed as a party. Smith appeals. We reverse.

The facts of this case are basically…