Backus v. South Carolina

Judge Duffy wrote the opinion, in which Judge Floyd and Chief Judge Seymour concurred.

Order

PATRICK MICHAEL DUFFY, Senior District Judge.

This matter was tried without a jury beginning on March 1, 2012. The Court— having heard the arguments, read the submissions of counsel, and considered the evidence, including courtroom testimony, deposition testimony, affidavit testimony, and exhibits — enters judgment for Defendants based on the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

INTRODUCTION

I. Factual Context

Ten years ago, this Court was forced to take on the “unweleomed obligation” of…