South Carolina Statutes
§ 15-51-30 — Effect of illegitimacy.
In the event of the death of an illegitimate child or the mother of an illegitimate child by the wrongful or negligent act of another, such illegitimate child or the mother or father or the heirs at law or the distributees of such illegitimate child shall have the same rights and remedies in regard to such wrongful or negligent act as though such illegitimate child had been born in lawful wedlock.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-1953; 1952 Code SECTION 10-1953; 1942 Code SECTION 8913; 1932 Code SECTION 8913; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5334; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3562; 1906 (25) 156; 1920 (31) 1039; 1927 (35) 242; 1934 (38) 1419; 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 3(1)(D).
Nearby Sections
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§ 15-51-30
Effect of illegitimacy.§ 15-51-40
Damages; amount and to whom payable.§ 15-51-50
Liability for costs.§ 15-51-60
Effect of action prior to death.