Charles Shortie v. Rochelle George

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. This appeal considers whether Mississippi or South Carolina law should govern the distribution-of settlement funds in a wrongful-death action where a South Carolina resident was killed in a motor-vehicle accident in Mississippi. The circuit court determined that Mississippi law would govern who the proper beneficiaries were and the amount each would take. We affirm and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Charles and Oner Shortie were married residents of South Carolina. Oner had five adult children from…