Jones v. Way

Ness, Justice:

This case arose from an automobile accident in which respondent, a South Carolina Highway Partolman, was injured while pursuing appellant for traffic violations. The jury awarded the officer $25,000 actual damages. Appellant asserts the trial court erred in not granting his motions for directed verdict and judgment non obstante veredicto. We disagree and affirm.

Appellant alleges the patrolman was contributorily negligent during the course of the high speed chase that resulted in his injuries and thus cannot recover from appellant. However, we' hold the patrolman’s excessive…