2021 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Chapter 3 - Jurisdiction And Procedure In Magistrates' Courts
Section 22-3-1170. New action in circuit court after discontinuance by delivery of answer and undertaking.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 22-3-1170 (2021)

When a suit before a magistrate shall be discontinued by the delivery of an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 to 22-3-1130, the plaintiff may prosecute an action for the same cause in the circuit court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-157; 1952 Code Section 43-157; 1942 Code Section 270; 1932 Code Section 270; Civ. P. '22 Section 226; Civ. P. '12 Section 93; Civ. P. '02 Section 84; 1870 (14) 87; 1972 (57) 2453.

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