South Carolina Statutes

§ 15-78-110 — Statute of limitations.

South Carolina § 15-78-110

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 78SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-110 (2026).

Text

Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.

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Except as provided for in Section 15-3-40, any action brought pursuant to this chapter is forever barred unless an action is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered; provided, that if the claimant first filed a claim pursuant to this chapter then the action for damages based upon the same occurrence is forever barred unless the action is commenced within three years of the date the loss was or should have been discovered.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 463, SECTION 1; 1988 Act No. 352, SECTION 9.

Nearby Sections

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§ 15-78-10

§ 15-78-100

When and where to institute action; requirement of special verdict specifying proportionate liability of multiple defendants.

§ 15-78-110

Statute of limitations.

§ 15-78-120

Limitation on liability; prohibition against recovery of punitive or exemplary damages or prejudgment interest; signature of attorney on pleadings, motions, or other papers.

§ 15-78-130

Defense of political subdivision which has not purchased insurance through State Fiscal Accountability Authority.

§ 15-78-140

Procurement of insurance by political subdivisions; exclusivity of remedies provided in this chapter.

§ 15-78-150

Authority of State Fiscal Accountability Authority to purchase liability insurance; funding of purchase by participating governmental entities; premiums set according to risk; development of actuarial rating system plan.

§ 15-78-160

Nonliability of State Fiscal Accountability Authority where lack of insurance coverage results from agency's or political subdivision's failure to pay premium.

§ 15-78-170

Action or claim for death of person; division of recovery.

§ 15-78-180

Applicability of chapter to causes of action arising before or after July 1, 1986.

§ 15-78-190

Compensation of plaintiff pursuant to underinsured or uninsured defendant provisions of plaintiff's insurance policy.

§ 15-78-20

Legislative findings; declaration of public policy; extent of, and construction of, waiver of immunity.

§ 15-78-200

Exclusive and sole remedy for torts committed by employee of governmental entity while acting within scope of employee's official duty.

§ 15-78-210

Rights and privileges preserved.

§ 15-78-220

Rights and privileges not affected.

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