Alcorn v. Ford Motor Co.

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Ford Motor Company appeals from an order denying its motion to consolidate the breach of warranty and misrepresentation actions brought by respondent Robert Alcorn. We reverse.

Alcorn initially asserts we lack jurisdiction because Ford did not timely file its notice of intention to appeal as required by S. C. Code § 18-9-60 (1976) and Supreme Court Rule I, § 1(A). We disagree.

Alcorn contends the trial judge issued an oral order denying Ford’s motion to consolidate on January 28, 1980, during the roster meeting for the January term of the Court of Common Pleas for…