South Carolina § 18-7-180 Judgment on appeal; appeals on errors in fact.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 18-7-180 — Judgment on appeal; appeals on errors in fact.

South Carolina § 18-7-180

Title 18APPEALS

Ch. 7APPEALS TO CIRCUIT AND COUNTY COURTS IN OTHER CASES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 18-7-180 (2026).

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If the appeal is founded on an error in fact in the proceedings, not affecting the merits of the action and not within the knowledge of the magistrate, the court may determine the alleged error in fact on affidavits and may, in its discretion, inquire into and determine the alleged error upon examination of the witnesses. Every issue of fact so joined or brought upon an appeal shall be tried in the manner provided in Section 18-7-130.

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If the appeal is founded on an error in fact in the proceedings, not affecting the merits of the action and not within the knowledge of the magistrate, the court may determine the alleged error in fact on affidavits and may, in its discretion, inquire into and determine the alleged error upon examination of the witnesses. Every issue of fact so joined or brought upon an appeal shall be tried in the manner provided in Section 18-7-130.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 7-318; 1952 Code SECTION 7-318; 1942 Code SECTION 804; 1932 Code SECTION 804; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 669; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 407; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 368; 1870 (14) 383; 1873 (15) 502.