"Legal Battle: Grieving Groom vs Mother-in-Law over Bride's Estate"

A legal battle has erupted between the mother of a bride who was killed on her wedding night and her widower. The mother is challenging the validity of the marriage, arguing that since the couple did not spend their wedding night together, she should be the sole beneficiary of her daughter's estate. The widower's lawyers argue that cohabitation is not a requirement for a valid marriage in South Carolina. The bride died intestate, and the widower opposes the mother's motion to intervene. The tragic accident occurred when their vehicle was hit by a drunk driver, who is currently in custody.