South Carolina Statutes
§ 15-5-170 — Action by and against married woman.
South Carolina § 15-5-170
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-5-170 (2026).
Text
A married woman may sue and be sued as if she were unmarried. When the action is between herself and her husband she may likewise sue or be sued alone.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-216; 1952 Code SECTION 10-216; 1942 Code SECTION 400; 1932 Code SECTION 400; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 357; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 163; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 135; 1870 (14) SECTION 137; 1925 (34) 263.
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