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FATHER v. S.C. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES

No. 3325.

345 S.C. 57 (2001)

545 S.E.2d 523

FATHER, Respondent/Appellant, v. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Appellant/Respondent. In re Child 1, born 1/19/84, Child 2, born 9/26/86.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina.

Decided March 26, 2001.

Refiled March 27, 2001.

Rehearing Denied May 21, 2001.

Certiorari Granted September 27, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Assistant General Counsel Susan Anderson, of SC Department of Social Services, of Columbia, for appellant/respondent.

Connie H. Payne, of Burnette & Payne; and Debbie S. Mollycheck, both of Rock Hill, for respondent/appellant.

Tony M. Jones, of Elrod, Jones, Leader & Benson, of Rock Hill, Guardian ad Litem.

GOOLSBY, Judge.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services appeals an award to the respondent/appellant (Father) under the South Carolina Frivolous Civil Proceedings Sanctions Act.1 Father cross-appeals, alleging he is entitled to sanctions against the Department under Rule 11 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

BACKGROUND FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Father received...

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