Supreme Court of South Carolina February 7, 1978, 20596 (Lowery v. WADE HAMPTON COMPANY)

Gregory, Justice.

This appeal is from the order of the lower court denying appellant’s motion for a judgment on the pleadings. At issue is whether respondent’s action against appellant for loss of

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consortium is barred by the Workmen’s Compensation Law, Section 42-1-540, 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. We hold the action is barred and reverse.