Major v. City of Hartsville

Respectfully, I dissent. Alberta Major brought this tort action against the City of Hartsville (City), alleging she was injured when she fell in a “hole” on City’s premises. The trial court granted City summary judgment, finding City was not on notice of any defect, rut, or depression at the location of the incident. In my opinion, the majority, as well as the trial court, has effectively applied an actual notice standard to this matter, where the issue is one of constructive notice. Viewing the evidence in a light most favorable to Major, I believe she has presented sufficient evidence City…