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SIMS v. GILES

No. 3291.

343 S.C. 708 (2001)

541 S.E.2d 857

Angela SIMS and Anthony Sims, Appellants, v. Derrick GILES, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina.

Decided January 29, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Percy Beauford, of Moncks Corner, for Appellants.

James A. Atkins, of Clawson & Staubes, of Charleston, for Respondent.

ANDERSON, Judge:

This is a premises liability case. An electric company meter reader was injured while on the property of a customer. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of the customer concluding the meter reader was a licensee on the property as opposed to an invitee. The meter reader appeals. We reverse and remand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

At the time of her accident, Angela Sims was employed by the South Carolina Electric &...

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