Opinion ID: 1292063
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Design and Construction of the Dock

Text: Wildlife Department next argues the trial court should have granted a directed verdict because there was no evidence it breached any duty in designing and constructing the dock. We disagree. First, Wildlife Department's argument is premised on the assumption that Steamboat Landing was designed as a boating dock. Although the Record certainly contains evidence that it was indeed designed as a boating dock, there is also evidence that Steamboat Landing was intended for use as a fishing pier, as well as testimony that safety rails are necessary on a fishing pier. In short, based on the evidence, the jury reasonably could have inferred that Wildlife Department was negligent in its design and construction of Steamboat Landing. It is not this Court's job to agree or disagree with the jury's verdict. Rather, we must determine whether there is evidence in the Record to support the trial judge's ruling on the motion for directed verdict. Strange, 314 S.C. at 429-30, 445 S.E.2d at 440 (citations omitted). Here, the Record contains support for the trial judge's decision. We find no error.