Hart v. Doe

Bussey, Justice:

This action was brought in Orangeburg County Court against “John Doe”, the unidentified driver of a motor vehicle, under the provisions of Secs. 46-750.34 and 46-750.35, supplement to the 1962 Co,de of Laws. Upon trial, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for both actual and punitive damages. Following the verdict, the defense made a motion for judgment non obstante veredicto, or in the alternative, for a new trial. The motion for judgment non obstante veredicto was granted and plaintiff appeals.

On the morning of May 8, 1971, at approximately 11 o’clock, the…