Browse 3 no contest clauses in terrorem clauses cases decided by South Carolina Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Will Validity Challenge
In the Matter of William John Sims, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on May 14, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a wil...
Bankruptcy Court Properly Denied Discharge of Fraudulently Incurred Debts
In the Matter of Henry N. Portner, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on March 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the bankruptcy court erred in de...
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Executor Removal Petition
In the Matter of Jeffrey T. Spell, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 no contest clauses in terrorem clauses cases from South Carolina Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 2, Defendant Win: 1.
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