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2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
CHAPTER 32 - NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS
SECTION 15-32-510. Claims for punitive damages must be prayed for in complaint; amount shall not be specifically plead.


SC Code § 15-32-510 (2013) What's This?

(A) A claim for punitive damages must be specifically prayed for in the complaint.

(B) The plaintiff shall not specifically plead an amount of punitive damages, only that punitive damages are sought in the action.

HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 52, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.

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