BECKHAM v. DURANT

1436

300 S.C. 329 (1989)

387 S.E.2d 701

Catherine L. BECKHAM, Respondent v. S.J. DURANT, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina.

Decided December 18, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Andrenee Glover Freeman, Columbia, for appellant.

Ronald A. Barrett, of Lourie, Curlee, Barrett & Popowski, Columbia, for respondent.


Heard Nov. 13, 1989.

Decided Dec. 18, 1989.

SHAW, Judge:

Respondent, Catherine L. Beckham, sued appellant, S.J. Durant, alleging libel and slander. Following various motions and hearings, the trial court entered a default judgment against Dr. Durant and awarded $2,500 in damages to Ms. Beckham. Dr. Durant appeals. We affirm.

This appeal encompasses a complicated procedural history. Ms. Beckham, a school teacher, filed a summons and complaint...

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