Key Co. v. Fameco Distributors, Inc.

Goolsby, Judge:

The Key Company, Inc., doing business as Great Games, brought an action against Fameco Distributors, Inc., alleg*525ing Fameco violated the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA). The jury awarded Great Games actual damages in the amount of $8,000. On motion by Great Games, the trial judge trebled the damages and awarded Great Games attorney fees and costs. Fameco appeals the denial of its motions for directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and new trial. We reverse.

The dispositive issue is whether Fameco’s breach of its contract with Great Games violates…