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Robert L. Tobias and Mary Ellen Tobias v. The Sports Club, Inc., et al

Date: 08-17-1998

Case Number: 24830

Judge: Thomas L. Hughston

Court: Circuit Court, Richland County, South Carolina

Plaintiff's Attorney: James A. Merritt, Jr. and William K. Witherspoon of Berry, Adams, Quackenbush & Stuart, P.A., Columbia, South Carolina and
Deborah R.J. Shupe of Louthian & Louthian, Columbia, South Carolina

Defendant's Attorney: James W. Alford and Andrew Haselden of Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, L.L.P., Columbia, South Carolina

Description:
Personal Injury - Dram Shop Statutes - Automobile Accident - Plaintiffs brought this action against the tavern when the motorist had an accident after leaving the tavern. The plaintiffs alleged that he was noticably intoxicated and that the tavern therefore violated dram shop statutes by serving him more alcohol.
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the Supreme Court of South Carolina. See: 504 S.E.2d 318 (S.C. 1998). The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Robert L. Tobias and Mary Ellen Tobias v. The Sports Club...?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Robert L. Tobias and Mary Ellen Tobias v. The Sports Club...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Richland County, South Carolina, SC. The presiding judge was Thomas L. Hughston.

Who were the attorneys in Robert L. Tobias and Mary Ellen Tobias v. The Sports Club...?

Plaintiff's attorney: James A. Merritt, Jr. and William K. Witherspoon of Berry, Adams, Quackenbush & Stuart, P.A., Columbia, South Carolina and Deborah R.J. Shupe of Louthian & Louthian, Columbia, South Carolina. Defendant's attorney: James W. Alford and Andrew Haselden of Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, L.L.P., Columbia, South Carolina.

When was Robert L. Tobias and Mary Ellen Tobias v. The Sports Club... decided?

This case was decided on August 17, 1998.