Legal Opinion

Doe v. City of Duncan

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Decided June 8, 2016No. Appellate Case No. 2012-213499; Opinion No. 5411PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LOCKEMY, J.:

John Doe appeals the circuit court’s decision to dismiss his action pursuant to Rules 3, 12(b)(1), and 12(b)(2), SCRCP. Doe argues the circuit court failed to apply the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (the Act).1 We affirm.

FACTS

On January 28, 2008, Doe filed a complaint against the City of Duncan (the City), asserting a cause of action for negligent supervision. In his complaint, Doe alleged he was sexually abused while participating in activities sponsored by the City’s fire department. Doe acknowledged he failed to serve the City with the summons or complaint.

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2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Boone v. LightnerSupreme Court of the United States · 1943
  2. Zarlinsky v. LaudenslagerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1961
  3. Doe v. Greenville County School DistrictSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2007
  4. Lazarski v. Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2007
  5. Brown v. EvattSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1996

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Botten v. Charleston County EMSDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 2024
  2. E.R. v. Beaufort County School DistrictDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 2024

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