CARTER v. AMERICAN MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO.

21986

279 S.C. 367 (1983)

307 S.E.2d 225

Richard E. CARTER, Appellant, v. AMERICAN MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

September 13, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ray L. Derrick, of Funderburk & Derrick, Columbia, for appellant.

Jeter E. Rhodes, Jr., of Whaley, McCutchen, Blanton & Rhodes, Columbia, for respondent.


Sept. 13, 1983.

GREGORY, Justice:

Appellant Richard E. Carter appeals from the order of the trial judge sustaining respondent's demurrer to causes of action alleging bad faith refusal to pay insurance benefits and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Appellant's home, furniture, and personal belongings were partially destroyed and damaged by fire. He timely submitted a Proof of Loss statement to his insurer...

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