GOODMAN v. GEORGE WASHINGTON LIFE INS. CO.

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228 S.C. 306 (1955)

89 S.E.2d 753

WILLIAM T. GOODMAN, Respondent, v. GEORGE WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE CO., Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

November 1, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Herbert & Dial, of Columbia, for Appellant.

Messrs. Seigler & Seigler, of Columbia, for Respondent.


November 1, 1955.

OXNER, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for alleged fraud and deceit in inducing plaintiff (respondent) to purchase from defendant (appellant) a health and accident policy through fraudulent representations. The trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff for $375.00 actual and $1,000.00 punitive damages. The sole question for determination is whether the Court below erred in refusing appellant's motion for a directed verdict upon...

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