Bocook Outdoor Media, Inc. v. Summey Outdoor Advertising, Inc.

Cureton, Associate Judge:

This case involves claims of violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (SCUTPA) and interference with contractual relations. Bocook Outdoor Media, Inc. (Bocook) and Summey Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (Summey) are competitors in the outdoor advertising business. The claims of the parties arise from their competitive practices in obtaining billboard leases in and around Anderson County. Both parties appeal various aspects of the jury verdict. We affirm.

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Bocook is in the business of renting outdoor advertising space on billboard signs. This is accomplished…