Jackson v. Midlands Human Resources Center

Bell, Judge:

This is an action for breach of contract. The circuit court entered a default against the defendants after they failed to answer the complaint. The court then conducted the separate damages hearing required by Howard v. Holiday Inns, Inc., 271 S. C. 238, 246 S. E. (2d) 880 (1978). At the conclusion of the hearing, the court entered judgment for plaintiffs, Bruce and Ethel Jackson, in the sum of $39,650.00. The defendants Midlands Human Resources Center, Sam Washington, Edna Horton, and Sarah Patterson appeal. We reverse and remand.

This lawsuit has its origins in a miscarried…