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SC S0050

SC S0050
Increase Magistrates Civil Jurisdiction to $15,000


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND the SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3-10, RELATING TO THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF THE MAGISTRATE COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CIVIL JURISDICTION FROM SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 22-3-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to increase the civil jurisdiction of the Magistrate Court from $7,500 to $15,000. This means that the Magistrate Court can now hear cases involving contracts, damages, penalties, and other civil matters up to $15,000, an increase from the previous limit of $7,500. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that any pending actions, rights, or liabilities under the previous law are not affected by the amendment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected (on 07/27/2023)

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