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THARPE v. G.E. MOORE CO.

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254 S.C. 196 (1970)

174 S.E.2d 397

Mrs. Sivell THARPE, Appellant, v. G.E. MOORE COMPANY, Inc., and Federated Mutual Implement and Hardware Insurance Company, Respondents.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

May 12, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Charles & Charles, and Pract & Wyndham, of Greenwood, for Appellant.

Messrs. Jefferies & Groves, of Greenwood, for Respondent.

May 12, 1970.

BRAILSFORD, Justice.

In this workmen's compensation case, the sole issue is whether W.L. Tharpe, the clamant's intestate, was an employee of G.E. Moore Company, Inc., when he sustained a fatal, work-connected injury on October 7, 1966, or whether, instead, he was an independent contractor. The South Carolina Industrial Commission, affirming the hearing commissioner by three to two decision, concluded...

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