Olson v. Lockwood Greene Engineers, Inc.

Ness, Justice:

Appellant, Kathleen Olson, appeals the order of the lower court dismissing her wrongful death action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, pursuant to § 15-5-150, Code of Laws of 5. C. (1976) commonly referred to as the “Door Closing Statute.” Mrs. Olson argues the trial court erred in holding her a nonresident of South Carolina for purposes of this case. We agree and reverse.

Section 15-5-150, supra, limits jurisdiction in the South Carolina courts to actions against foreign corporations brought:

“(1) By any resident of this State ..; or

“(2) By a plaintiff not a resident of…