Williams Ex Rel. Estate of Williams v. Regula

Gregory, Justice:

This is a wrongful death action brought by appellant as Administrator of the Estate of Anita Faye Williams, deceased, pursuant to Section 10-1951, et seq. of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1962, as amended. Respondent’s motion for an involuntary nonsuit was granted and this appeal followed. We dismiss.

Carl J. Williams, the intestate’s father, leased from respondent and occupied a trailer home with his five (5) children, including the deceased. Metal steps and a landing with handrails were attached at the front door. An outside, or porch light, was grounded to the bottom…