Morehead v. Doe

I respectfully dissent.

The majority opinion misconstrues S.C.Code Ann. § 38-77-170 (Supp.1995). Moreover, I disagree with the factual recitation of the majority. Manifestly, a review of the law reveals apodictically that the former rigid statutory provision was replaced with an elastic requirement of notice within a reasonable time. The majority fails to recognize the evolvement in the law. Concomitantly, I will address the issue with specificity-

On July 21, 1989, Leca Morehead and her son were travel-ling in a vehicle driven by her husband when they were involved in a near collision.…