McCormick v. Campbell Ex Rel. Campbell

Ness, Justice:

This is a negligence case stemming from an accident between respondent-plaintiff, a fourteen year old pedestrian, and appellant-defendant, a sixteen year old automobile driver. The trial judge charged the standard of care for both parties was that of a minor of like age under like circumstances. Jury returned verdict for appellant-defendant. A new trial was granted upon respondent’s motion on the ground the proper standard of care for both parties was that of an adult. We affirm.

In Standard v. Shine, 278 S. C. 337, 295 S. E. (2d) 786 (1982), we abrogated the arbitrary age…