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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
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 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 to increase the civil jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court from $7,500 to $15,000. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum monetary limits for various civil cases that the Magistrates Court can hear, including actions for the recovery of money, damages for personal or property injury, penalties or fines, and other specified disputes. The bill also includes a savings clause to preserve any pending actions or liabilities under the previous $7,500 limit, and the bill takes effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Melissa Oremus (R)*,
Justin Bamberg (D),
Jason Elliott (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Jay Jordan (R),
Steven Long (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 03/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4142&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4142_20230314.htm |
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