Gosnell v. South Carolina Department of Highways & Public Transportation

Cureton, Judge:

Respondent, O. W. Gosnell, Jr., brought this suit against the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation (Highway Department) for damages he sustained when his vehicle collided with a road grader owned and operated by the Highway Department. The jury returned a verdict for Gosnell and the Highway Department appeals.

At the appropriate stages of the trial, the Highway Department moved for nonsuit, directed verdict and judgment non obstante veredicto on the ground that Gosnell’s injuries were caused by his sole negligence. Alternatively, the Highway Department…