South Carolina § 15-38-65 Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 15-38-65 — Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.

South Carolina § 15-38-65

Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 38SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-38-65 (2026).

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No payment shall be made from state appropriated funds or other public funds to satisfy claims or judgments against governmental entities or governmental employees acting within the scope of their official duties arising under the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act. The South Carolina Tort Claims Act is the exclusive and sole remedy for any tort committed by an employee of a governmental entity while acting within the scope of his official duty. The Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act shall not apply to governmental entities.

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No payment shall be made from state appropriated funds or other public funds to satisfy claims or judgments against governmental entities or governmental employees acting within the scope of their official duties arising under the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act. The South Carolina Tort Claims Act is the exclusive and sole remedy for any tort committed by an employee of a governmental entity while acting within the scope of his official duty. The Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act shall not apply to governmental entities.