Bolton v. Doe

Ness, Justice:

Appellant seeks review of summary judgment entered in favor of the respondent. The lower court ruled that appellant was not entitled to coverage under the uninsured motorist provision of an automobile insurance policy due to his failure to comply with South Carolina Code § 46-750.34 (1975 -Cum. Supp.). We believe the appellant substantially met the requirements of the statute. Accordingly, the judgment is reversed and remanded.

On March 10, 1972, the appellant was allegedly a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a collision in the city of Columbia with an unknown vehicle.…