Green Ex Rel. Green v. Lewis Truck Lines, Inc.

Pursuant to Rule 35, SCRCP, the trial judge ordered Appellant Darrell Green, a minor, to undergo a mental examination by a clinical psychologist. After the guardian ad litem refused to produce her grandson for this examination, the judge held her in civil contempt, and this appeal follows. Appellant Lethea Green has now filed a petition for a writ of supersedeas to stay the contempt order. After hearing oral argument on the petition, we have decided to determine the merits of this appeal since it raises solely a question of law.

Appellants assert Rule 35 does not authorize the circuit court to…