South Carolina § 15-38-60 Construction of chapter.

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§ 15-38-60 — Construction of chapter.

South Carolina § 15-38-60

Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 38SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-38-60 (2026).

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This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those that enact it.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 432, SECTION 5.

Nearby Sections

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§ 15-38-10

Short title.

§ 15-38-15

Liability of defendant responsible for less than fifty per cent of total fault; apportionment of percentages; willful, wanton, or grossly negligent defendant and alcoholic beverage or drug exceptions.

§ 15-38-20

Right of contribution.

§ 15-38-30

Factors determining pro rata liability of tortfeasors.

§ 15-38-40

Action for contribution.

§ 15-38-50

Effect of release, covenant not to sue, or not to enforce judgment.

§ 15-38-60

Construction of chapter.

§ 15-38-65

Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.

§ 15-38-70

Repeal of inconsistent acts.

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