McLAIN v. INGRAM

No. 24074.

444 S.E.2d 512 (1994)

Cassie B. McLAIN, Appellant, v. Thomas E. INGRAM, Jr., and Caroline Y. Ingram, d/b/a Wannamaker's Drug Store, Respondents.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided May 23, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Delton W. Powers, Jr., Bennettsville, for appellant.

Michael M. Nunn, of Coleman, Aiken & Chase, P.A., Florence, for respondents.


PER CURIAM:

The issue in this case is whether the service of a summons and complaint prior to their filing commences an action for purposes of the statute of limitations. The circuit court held such service insufficient, and granted respondents' motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

Appellant allegedly suffered a personal injury at respondents' store on March 3, 1986. At that time, the applicable statute of limitations was six years.

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