Gillespie v. State

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) appeals from an order of the circuit court establishing Respondent Don C. Gillespie’s (Gillespie) right to a South Carolina driver’s license. Because the SCDMV is not a party to this case, we dismiss the appeal.

In 2008, Gillespie petitioned the circuit court for a driver’s license. The statute relied on by Gillespie directed service on the State through the Solicitor’s Office. The matter proceeded to a hearing. The State did not object to the petition, and the trial court granted relief. Gillespie then served the order on SCDMV.

SCDMV…