Evelyn H. Conner, Respondent v. City of Forest Acres, J.c. Rowe, and Lewis Langley, Petitioners

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina held that Rowe and Langley were improperly joined as respondents because the notice of appeal did not name them within the required time, and therefore dismissed them from the action. The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals’ reversal of summary judgment on Conner’s breach of contract, bad‑faith discharge, and breach of contract with fraudulent act claims, finding genuine issues of material fact as to whether the employee handbook created a contract and whether the City acted in good faith. The decision reinstates the jury issues and limits the City’s appeal.