Legal Opinion
Ardis v. Ward
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided February 5, 1996No. 24373PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Toal, Justice:
Bill Ardis appeals the circuit court’s dismissal of his complaint pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6), SCRCP. We reverse and remand.
FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Bill Ardis (“Ardis”) brought this action against T. Scott Ward and American Amusement (collectively “Business” hereinafter) under S.C. Code Ann. § 32-1-20 (1991), which allows a person to sue for the recovery of the gambling losses of another. He alleged that Delores Ardis (“Delores”) had during the period from April 1990 to January 1993 sustained losses of $29,239.60 while playing video poker on Business’s machines.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Berkebile v. OutenSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1993
- Garner Ex Rel. Estate of Garner v. HouckSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1993
- Ervin v. State ex rel. WalleyIndiana Supreme Court · 1897
- Donovan v. Eastern Racing Ass'nMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1949
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