In South Carolina, a valid claim of self-defense requires that the defendant had a reasonable belief that the use of force was necessary to prevent imminent harm. This is an objective standard, meaning that the belief must be reasonable from the perspective of a reasonable person in the same situation.
Under the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine, evidence obtained from an illegal search or seizure is generally inadmissible in court. The key issue is whether the search violated the Fourth Amendment and whether the evidence obtained is tainted by the illegal search.
Under South Carolina law, if a tenant makes unauthorized alterations to a rental property, the landlord can typically demand that the tenant pay for the cost of restoring the property to its original condition. The landlord may also seek to enforce lease provisions related to unauthorized changes, but the primary remedy often involves addressing the cost of repairs.
Expectation damages are generally the most appropriate remedy for a breach of contract involving the non-delivery of goods, like the custom-made boat in this scenario. They are designed to put the injured party in the position they would have been in had the contract been performed as agreed. Specific performance may also be available but is less common for personal property unless it is unique.
A comprehensive settlement agreement typically includes a waiver of all future claims related to the incident. This ensures that the plaintiff cannot bring any further legal action against the defendant regarding the same matter once the settlement is finalized.
