White v. South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Ness, Justice:

The sole issue is whether the- tram at Charles Towne Landing is a motor vehicle within the State Motor Vehicle Tort Claims Act. The trial court concluded it was and denied the demurrer of appellant South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT). We affirm.

Respondent Emma White brought this action under the Tort Claims Act, Section 15-77-230 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976).' She alleged she was injured while boarding the tram at Charles Towne Landing State Park due to the negligent operation of the vehicle by an employee of PRT.

Appellant demurred on…