Brown v. George

Harwell, Justice:

Respondent initiated this negligence action for injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile while attempting to cross a highway. Appellant Mark George was driving the vehicle under the direction of Appellant Barbara George. A jury returned a $15,000 verdict for respondent. Appellants contend the denial of their motion for a judgment n.o.v., or in the alternative for a new trial, was error. We agree, reverse, and remand for entry of judgment for appellants.

The accident occurred in front of Boney’s Liquor Store on Highway 21 near Ridgeway, South Carolina, around…