Legal Opinion
Davenport v. Walker
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided March 2, 1984No. 0108PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Sanders, Chief Judge:
Appellant Michael Davenport, age 15, was struck by a car and injured while he was riding a bicycle. He sued respondent Ralph Walker, the driver of the car, for his personal injuries. His mother, appellant Carrie Ethel Davenport, also sued Walker for damages which she is alleged to have suffered as a result of her son’s injuries. The trial judge directed a verdict for Walker. We reverse.
Michael Davenport was struck by the car being driven by Walker as he crossed a public road and was about to enter a private driveway. The right front of the Walker car hit his right hip and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Claytor v. General Motors CorporationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1982
- Kennedy v. Custom Ice Equipment Co., Inc.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1978
- Anderson v. Hampton & Branchville R. & Lumber Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1926
- Wilson v. MarshallSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1973
- Mahaffey v. AhlSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1975
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Ballou v. Sigma Nu General FraternityCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1986
- Crowley Ex Rel. Estate of Crowley v. SpiveyCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1985
- Langley v. BoyterCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1984
- Ravan v. Greenville CountyCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1993
- Folkens v. HuntCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1986
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