South Carolina § 37-13-40 Civil penalties for violation of chapter; remedies.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 37-13-40 — Civil penalties for violation of chapter; remedies.

South Carolina § 37-13-40

Title 37CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE

Ch. 13REGULATION OF THE SUBLEASING AND LOAN ASSUMPTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 37-13-40 (2026).

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A buyer, lessee, sublessee, secured party, or lessor injured or damaged by an act in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to it, whether or not there is a conviction for the violation, may file a civil action to recover damages based on the violation with the following available remedies:

(1)three times the amount of actual damages or fifteen hundred dollars, whichever is greater;

(2)equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or restitution of money or property;

(3)reasonable attorney fees and costs and other relief the court considers just.

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A buyer, lessee, sublessee, secured party, or lessor injured or damaged by an act in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to it, whether or not there is a conviction for the violation, may file a civil action to recover damages based on the violation with the following available remedies: (1) three times the amount of actual damages or fifteen hundred dollars, whichever is greater; (2) equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or restitution of money or property; (3) reasonable attorney fees and costs and other relief the court considers just.