Hembree v. One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars (1,847.00), U.S. Currency

Michaela Albin, as personal representative for the estate of Michael J. Albin1, appeals the circuit court’s order (1) ordering the forfeiture of his motor home pursuant to section 44-53-520(a)(3) and (4) of the South Carolina Code (2002), (2) finding that his failure to appeal the denial of his summary judgment motion rendered it the “law of the case,” and (3) dismissing his counterclaim for conversion. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

After receiving complaints of illegal gambling activities at Putters Lounge (Putters), a Horry County restaurant owned by Albin, agents for the South…