Willis v. Floyd Brace Co., Inc.

Sanders, Chief Judge.

This is an action for personal injuries suffered by respondent Willis, allegedly resulting from a defective leg brace manufactured and supplied to him by the appellant Brace Company. Trial of the case resulted in a jury verdict for both actual and punitive damages. The Brace Company appeals, contending it is not liable for either damages as a matter of law. We affirm.

In deciding this case on appeal, we are bound by the scope of review repeatedly prescribed by our Supreme Court in interpreting Article V, Section 5 of the South Carolina Constitution. This is most succinctly…