CRIM v. SHIRER

21871

278 S.C. 639 (1983)

300 S.E.2d 731

Ralph CRIM, Respondent, v. Vernon SHIRER, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

March 8, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charlton B. Horger of Horger, Horger & Barnwell, Orangeburg, for appellant.

Harry S. Dent, Columbia, for respondent.


March 8, 1983.

LITTLEJOHN, Justice:

This is an appeal from the trial of an action to recover damages for an alleged (1) assault and battery, and (2) slander committed by Defendant Shirer, against Plaintiff-Respondent Crim. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff for $500 actual damages and $10,000 punitive damages. Defendant appeals.

The facts which gave rise to this action are: Plaintiff was seeking reelection to his office as Mayor...

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