YOUNG V. WARREN
383 S.E.2d 381 (1989)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Young (P), estate administrator, appealed a final judgment denying
any recovery on a wrongful death action against Warren (D).
FACTS: P, who had been dating D's daughter for several months. P went to the home of D's
daughter who lived with her two children within sight of D's residence. P threw a large
piece of wood through the glass in the front door. He then entered the home by reaching
through the broken window and unlocking the door. Inside the home, P argued with D's
daughter and 'jerked' her arm. D arrived with his loaded shotgun. D heard screaming and saw
P standing inside the door. D told P to get out of the house. P exited and stood on the
front porch. D was prodding D in the back with the shotgun when it discharged and killed P.
D pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter. P filed suit for wrongful death. The verdict went
to D and P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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