Valentine v. Davis

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion to add Edward C. and Shirley Valentine as plaintiffs to a pending action against James Davis, Paul Davis Systems of Columbia, Inc., and Paul Davis Systems, Inc. (collectively the Davis group). The court held the motion did not meet the criteria of either Rules 15, 20, or 21 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The Valentines appeal. We affirm.

Chronology of Proceedings

In March of 1992, the Valentines filed an action in federal court against the Davis group alleging causes of action for violation of the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt…