South Carolina Community Bank v. Salon Proz, LLC

MCDONALD, J.:

Salon Proz, LLC (Salon), appeals the master-in-equity’s order denying Salon’s motion to transfer the case to the general jury docket. Salon argues (1) it did not waive its jury trial demand, (2) the clerk of court lacked the authority to refer the case, (3) if the clerk had the authority to refer the case, the clerk erred in doing so, and (4) a return to the jury docket is required because Salon’s amended answer demands a jury trial and creates new issues of fact. We reverse and remand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On October 26, 2011, South Carolina Community Bank (Bank) filed a…