BELL v. DIXIE FURNITURE COMPANY

22292

285 S.C. 263 (1985)

329 S.E.2d 431

Ada BELL, Appellant, v. DIXIE FURNITURE COMPANY, INC., Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided April 22, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Veronica G. Small, Charleston, for appellant.

Elliott T. Halio of Halio & Holmes, Charleston, for respondent.


Heard Feb. 20, 1985.

Decided April 22, 1985.

NESS, Justice:

Appellant Ada Bell brought suit against respondent Dixie Furniture Company, Inc. alleging the tort of outrage. The trial judge ruled the conduct complained of was not so outrageous and shocking to be actionable and granted summary judgment for respondent. We reverse.

Appellant bought furniture on an installment account from respondent promising to pay $15.23 per month. When her payments...

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