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Hughes Ex Rel. Hughes v. Children's Clinic, P. A.

Decided September 7, 1977. William L. Rhodes wrote the opinion for the court.

237 S.E.2d 753 · Cited 59 times

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Wimberley v. Winn-Dixie Greenville, Inc. · 165 S.E.2d 627
Bruno v. Pendleton Realty Co., Inc. · 124 S.E.2d 580
Baker v. Clark · 103 S.E.2d 395
Rimer v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance · 148 S.E.2d 742
Gunnels v. Roach · 133 S.E.2d 757
Burnette v. Augusta Coca Cola Bottling Co. · 154 S.E. 645
Redman v. Ford Motor Co. · 170 S.E.2d 207

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