Legal Opinion

Hamilton v. R & L Transfer, Inc.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Decided October 18, 2004No. 3876Published

1Opinion of the Court

STILWELL, J.:

Melissa D. Hamilton brought this action against R & L Transfer, Inc., alleging the negligence of an R & L Transfer employee caused a collision resulting in her injuries. The trial judge directed a verdict for Hamilton on liability, and the jury awarded damages to her. R & L appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

This action arises out of an automobile accident that occurred in Lexington County on the morning of February 24, 1999. Hamilton was driving to work on Interstate 20, traveling towards Columbia. It was snowing and the snow was beginning to accumulate…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1999
  2. Clark v. CantrellSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2000
  3. Bishop v. South Carolina Department of Mental HealthSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1998
  4. Thomasko v. PooleSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2002
  5. Elrod v. AllSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1964

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