Legal Opinion

Ross v. Life Ins. Co. of Virginia

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided November 5, 1979No. 21074PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order sustaining respondent Life Insurance Company of Virginia’s demurrer to appellant Ross’ complaint for wrongful termination of employment. We affirm.

Appellant alleged respondent conspired with others to terminate his employment with Life Insurance Company of Virginia and tortiously interfered with their contractual relations. Respondent demurred on the ground the complaint failed to state a cause of action. We conclude the demurrer was properly sustained.

Appellant concedes his employment contract was terminable at the will of either party. South…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Keels v. PowellSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1945
  2. Anderson v. SOUTHERN RY. CO.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1953
  3. Kirby v. GULF OIL CORP.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1956
  4. Sams v. Brotherhood of Railway & Steamship Clerks, Sumter Lodge No. 6193District Court, E.D. South Carolina · 1956

3Cited by24 opinions

  1. Ludwick v. This Minute of Carolina, Inc.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1985
  2. Wilmington Trust Co. v. ClarkCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1981
  3. Todd v. South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual InsuranceSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1981
  4. Ryan v. Eli Lilly & Co.District Court, D. South Carolina · 1981
  5. Hickman v. Winston County Hosp. Bd.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1987

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