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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 MAGISTRATES 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 Magistrates Court from $7,500 to $15,000. This means that the Magistrates Court can now hear cases involving claims up to $15,000, rather than the previous limit of $7,500. This change applies to various types of civil cases, including actions for the recovery of money, damages for injury to person or property, penalties or fines, and matters related to landlord-tenant disputes and the possession of personal property. The bill also includes a provision to ensure that any pending actions or rights under the previous law are not affected by this change.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0103&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/103_20221201.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/103_20221201.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/103_20220112.htm |
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