Botchie v. O'DOWD

Harwell, Justice:

This case involves a sheriff’s firing of a deputy. The deputy sued, and the circuit court granted the sheriff’s summary judgment motion. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

We glean the following facts from a review of the entire record and Statement of the Case:

Appellant Thomas G. Botchie was appointed “Under-sheriff” 1 of Charleston County in 1986 by Sheriff Charles F. Dawley. Sheriff Dawley died in office, and on or about November 6, 1987, the Governor appointed Respondent Michael O’Dowd to fill the unexpired term. Undersheriff Botchie had previously been…