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NICHOLS v. BENCO PLASTICS, INC.

469 S.W.2d 135 (1971)

Linda Frances NICHOLS v. BENCO PLASTICS, INC.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

July 6, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allen M. Elliott, Knoxville, for plaintiff in error.

Paul E. Parker, O'Neil, Parker & Williamson, Knoxville, for defendant in error.

OPINION

McAMIS, Special Justice.

By Chapter 86, Acts of 1969, T.C.A. § 25-109, the Legislature conferred upon wives the right to sue for loss of consortium. At issue in this case is the right of a wife whose husband is covered by the Workmen's Compensation Act to sue for loss of consortium, notwithstanding T.C.A. § 50-908, providing:

"Right to compensation exclusive. The rights and remedies herein granted to an employee subject to the Workmen...

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