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SEEGARS v. WIS-TV

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236 S.C. 355 (1960)

114 S.E.2d 502

Neal SEEGARS, Appellant, v. WIS-TV (BROADCASTING COMPANY OF THE SOUTH), and Esso Standard Oil Company, Respondents.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

May 11, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. J. Clator Arrants, of Camden, and Arthur L. Jones, of Kershaw, for Appellant.

May 11, 1960.

OXNER, Justice.

This action was brought against the Broadcasting Company of the South and the Esso Standard Oil Company to recover damages for alleged defamation by television occurring during a news broadcast sponsored by Esso over the facilities of Station WIS-TV. This station is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and is operated by the Broadcasting Company.

The plaintiff, along with five...

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