Little v. City of Myrtle Beach

This appeal is from a decision of the trial judge sustaining the demurrer of the respondent City of Myrtle Beach to an action brought pursuant to- Section 5-7-70, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976) for alleged damages-to real and personal property caused by alleged defects in or mismanagement of surface water drainage facilities. The trial judge ruled that prosecution of the suit was barred by application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity. We agree.

Except as expressly permitted by statute, municipal corporations are not liable in damages for torts committed by any of their officers or…