Bryant v. City of North Charleston

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Respondent Jannie Bryant sued appellant The City of North Charleston, alleging she was injured when “she fell into an unguarded hole on the City sidewalk.” The jury returned a verdict for Mrs. Bryant. The City appeals. We affirm.

The City raises five issues on appeal which we address seriatim. Its argument on the first issue is the most compelling.

I

WHETHER MRS. BRYANT WAS GUILTY OF CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE AS A MATTER OF LAW

Mrs. Bryant is 80 years old. Her granddaughter drove her to a fabric store in North Charleston. She got out of the car, walked a short distance, and…