Verenes v. Alvanos
Supreme Court of South Carolina
690 S.E.2d 771 (2010)
Relevant factsFree
Alvanos (defendant), trustee of a trust settled by HCC Investments, Inc. (plaintiff), was sued by HCC for breach of the fiduciary duties of care and loyalty; for the duty-of-care claim, HCC sought restoration to the trust of any lost income, lost capital gains, and appreciation in value, and for the duty-of-loyalty claim, sought disgorgement of commissions and profits Alvanos received from the trust. Alvanos moved for a jury trial, which the trial court denied, and Alvanos appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant has a right to trial by jury in an equitable action.