South Carolina § 22-3-1160 Title, questionable, causes of action.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 22-3-1160 — Title, questionable, causes of action.

South Carolina § 22-3-1160

Title 22MAGISTRATES AND CONSTABLES

Ch. 3JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-1160 (2026).

Text

If, in an action before a magistrate, the plaintiff have several causes of action, to one of which the defense of title to real property shall be interposed, and as to such cause the defendant shall deliver an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 and 22-3-1120, the magistrate shall discontinue the proceedings as to that cause and the plaintiff may commence another action therefor in the circuit court. As to the other causes of action the magistrate may continue his proceedings.

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If, in an action before a magistrate, the plaintiff have several causes of action, to one of which the defense of title to real property shall be interposed, and as to such cause the defendant shall deliver an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 and 22-3-1120, the magistrate shall discontinue the proceedings as to that cause and the plaintiff may commence another action therefor in the circuit court. As to the other causes of action the magistrate may continue his proceedings.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-156; 1952 Code SECTION 43-156; 1942 Code SECTION 272; 1932 Code SECTION 272; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 228; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 95; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 86; 1870 (14) 89.