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THORNTON v. NEW SOUTH LIFE INS. CO.

19861

262 S.C. 651 (1974)

207 S.E.2d 88

John T. THORNTON, Appellant, v. NEW SOUTH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Retail Credit Company, of which Retail Credit Company is, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

July 16, 1974.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Jefferies & Wise, of Greenwood, for Appellant.

Messrs. Burns, McDonald, Bradford, Erwin & Few, of Greenwood, for Respondent.

July 16, 1974.

Per Curiam:

In this action by a former insurance agent against Retail Credit Company for damages for libel, based upon an allegedly false and defamatory report concerning plaintiff furnished to a prospective employer, the court granted summary judgment for defendant upon the ground that the evidence was not susceptible of an inference of malice. Plaintiff has appealed upon two grounds, contending...

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