Tobias v. Rice

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ opinion in Tobias v. Rice, 379 S.C. 357, 665 S.E.2d 216 (Ct.App.2008). The Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court order refusing to set aside a $211,000 judgment entered against Petitioner, Ruby Rice. We reverse.

*308FACTS

William and Elena Tobias (the Tobiases) filed suit alleging they had contracted with Rice in May 2001 to lease a number of residential apartment units in Greenville. Pursuant to the lease, the Tobiases were to manage and maintain the apartments and, in exchange, they were authorized to sublet them at a higher rate…