Legal Opinion

Harris v. Bennett

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Decided June 29, 1998No. 2861PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ANDERSON, Judge:

This is an appeal of a circuit court’s order confirming an award by an arbitration panel. Appellants Michael R. Bennett and John H. Hofford argue the arbitration panel exceeded its power and demonstrated a manifest disregard of the law in reaching its decision. We affirm. 1

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Bennett and Hofford are principals in the Bennett-Hofford Company, Inc., an organization based in Charleston, South Carolina which specializes in commercial real estate development, including new construction, restoration, and renovation projects. John B. Harris, III is president…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Marshall v. Green Giant Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1991
  2. Trident Technical College v. Lucas & Stubbs, Ltd.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1985
  3. Batten v. HowellCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1990
  4. PITTMAN MORTG. CO., INC. v. EdwardsSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1997
  5. Brashier v. South Carolina Department of TransportationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1997

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  3. Auto-Owners Insurance v. HaminCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2006
  4. Duncan v. CRS Sirrine Engineers, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 1999
  5. Lauro v. VisnapuuCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2002

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