Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals' decision in State v. Hammitt, 341 S.C. 638, 535 S.E.2d 459 (2000). The affirmation of the Court of Appeals' opinion is based on the reasoning set forth in Issue 1 of the companion case, State v. Miller, 351 S.C. 643, 572 S.E.2d 267 (2002). The decision was unanimous, with Justices TOAL, MOORE, BURNETT, and PLEICONES concurring.
Legal Issues Addressed
Reliance on Companion Case Reasoningsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court's affirmation of the Court of Appeals' decision was based on the reasoning provided in a related case, demonstrating the application of legal reasoning from one case to another.
Reasoning: The affirmation of the Court of Appeals' opinion is based on the reasoning set forth in Issue 1 of the companion case, State v. Miller, 351 S.C. 643, 572 S.E.2d 267 (2002).
Review by Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court exercised its power to review the decision of a lower appellate court by granting a writ of certiorari.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals' decision in State v. Hammitt, 341 S.C. 638, 535 S.E.2d 459 (2000).
Unanimous Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: All justices agreed on the decision, indicating a complete consensus among the judges reviewing the case.
Reasoning: The decision was unanimous, with Justices TOAL, MOORE, BURNETT, and PLEICONES concurring.