Mathis v. Hair

STILWELL, J.:

Doug Mathis, as a trustee of the Fireman’s Insurance and Inspection Fund for the City of Sumter Fire Department, brought this action against the Sumter County Treasurer and others seeking disbursement of $84,500 to the City’s Fireman’s Insurance and Inspection Fund. The circuit court denied the request for relief and the City appeals. We reverse and remand.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The South Carolina Fireman’s Insurance and Inspection Fund (the fund) is a unique fund established for the benefit and enjoyment of firefighters throughout the State. See S.C.Code Ann. § 23-9-410…