The court shall have the same power over its own determinations, and shall render judgment thereon in the same manner, as the circuit court in actions pending therein, without trial by jury, and may allow either party to amend his pleadings upon such terms as shall be just.
Powers of appellate court; amendment of pleadings
S.C. Code Ann. § 18-7-140, under Title 18, Chapter 7.
S.C. Code Ann. § 18-7-140