S.C. Code § 22-3-1160

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 22-3-1160 - Defense of questionable title as to one of several causes of action

If, in an action before a magistrate, the plaintiff have several causes of action, to one of which the defense of title to real property shall be interposed, and as to such cause the defendant shall deliver an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 and 22-3-1120, the magistrate shall discontinue the proceedings as to that cause and the plaintiff may commence another action therefor in the circuit court. As to the other causes of action the magistrate may continue his proceedings.

S.C. Code § 22-3-1160

1870 (14) 89; Civ. P. '02 Section 86; Civ. P. '12 Section 95; Civ. P. '22 Section 228; 1932 Code Section 272; 1942 Code Section 272; 1952 Code Section 43-156; 1962 Code Section 43-156.