Strickland v. Strickland

375 S.C. 76 (2007)

650 S.E.2d 465

Carol S. STRICKLAND, Appellant/Respondent,

v.

Krom STRICKLAND, Respondent/Appellant.

No. 26375.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Heard May 1, 2007.

Decided August 27, 2007.

S. Bryan Doby, of Jennings & Jennings, of Bishopville, for Appellant/Respondent.

Paul M. Fata, of Stuckey, Fata & Segars, of Bishopville, for Respondent/Appellant.

Chief Justice TOAL.

This case began as an action to enforce an alimony award. The family court dismissed the claim finding it was barred by the doctrine of laches. We affirm, but modify the family court's decision and we additionally vacate…