Widewater Square Associates v. Opening Break of America, Inc.

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Widewater Square Associates v. Opening Break of America, Inc., 314 S.C. 149, 442 S.E. (2d) 185 (Ct. App. 1994). We affirm as modified.

This appeal involves a dispute over the meaning and effect of a form order. Following a roster meeting, the administrative judge, using a Form 4, SCRCP, form order, checked the block marked “Settled,” failed to check the block marked “Action Dismissed,” and provided in the space reserved for “Statement of judgment by Court” this phrase: “Noted at Roster Sounding.” After entry of this form order,…