South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast
Join the Historical Society and the SC Bar Foundation as we share the stories of South Carolina’s legendary lawyers and judges through our oral history program. We have had the distinct pleasure of recording hundreds of our hours of interviews and conversations detailing early life experiences that encouraged individuals to seek a legal education, epic legal battles, and reflections on landmark cases from attorneys who litigated, judges who presided, and the fortunate lawyers who found a seat in crowded courthouses. In addition to these milestones, we’ve had the rare ability to capture history you’ve likely never heard from invitations to join singing groups, friendships formed through the civil rights moment, and so much more. Subscribe now.
South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast
C. Bruce Littlejohn Part 6: Time on the Bench
In this episode, Chief Justice Littlejohn shares experiences from his time on the bench as a circuit judge. He also discusses the changes in the practice of law, including the establishment of the SC rules of civil procedure and discovery practice. Notably, he credits his decision to allow an opening statement in a 1956 case for the change in trial practice, which was quickly adopted by circuit judge Bubba Ness—and the rest is history!