Hyder v. Jones

Gregory, Justice.

This wrongful death action was brought by appellant Merle D. Hyder as Administrator of the Estate of Michael D. Hyder, a minor, against respondent, Euell D. Jones, II, as Administrator of the Estate of Barbara M. Hyder, Michael’s mother. At issue is whether Section 15-5-210, 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, abrogates the doctrine of parental immunity with respect to automobile accidents that occurred before its effective date. The lower court held the statute operates prospectively only and granted respondent’s motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

On October 9, 1972,…