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2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
CHAPTER 75 - SUITS INVOLVING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS OF WRONGFUL CONDUCT
Section 15-75-20. Loss of companionship of spouse.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 15-75-20 (2017)
Any person may maintain an action for damages arising from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to the companionship, aid, society and services of his or her spouse. Provided, that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured spouse.
This section shall not be retroactive but shall be effective only on cause of action arising after June 25, 1969.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2593; 1969 (56) 615.
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