Legal Opinion
Corley v. South Carolina Tax Commission
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided December 15, 1960No. 17728PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Oxner, Justice.
This is a proceeding to recover workmen’s compensation for the death of Albert J. Corley which occurred between the hours of 5 :00 and 6:00 o’clock on the morning of October 24, 1958 as a result of an automobile accident. He had gone to Columbia on the previous day and was returning to his home in Greenwood, South Carolina, when he received the fatal injuries. The distance between these two cities is approximately 75 miles. The hearing Commissioner concluded that the trip to Columbia was made for decedent’s own personal pleasure and denied compensation to his dependents. Upon…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Claim of Dependents of Marks v. GrayNew York Court of Appeals · 1929
- Fowler v. Abbott Motor Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1960
- Sylvan v. Sylvan Bros., Inc.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1954
- Ervin v. Myrtle Grove PlantationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1945
- Malphrus v. State Commission of Forestry & Workmen's Compensation FundSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1952
3Cited by4 opinions
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