S.C. Code § 42-1-440

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 42-1-440 - Indemnity of principal contractor

When the principal contractor is liable to pay compensation under any of Sections 42-1-400 to 42-1-450, he shall be entitled to indemnity from any person who would have been liable to pay compensation to the workmen independently of such sections or from an intermediate contractor, and have a cause of action therefor.

A principal contractor when sued by a workman of a subcontractor shall have the right to call in that subcontractor or any intermediate contractor or contractors as defendant or codefendant.

S.C. Code § 42-1-440

1936 (39) 1231; 1942 Code Section 7035-22; 1952 Code Section 72-115; 1962 Code Section 72-115.