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