The bill S. 251 aims to amend Section 22-3-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the civil jurisdiction of magistrates' courts. The primary change proposed in this bill is to increase the civil jurisdiction limit from $7,500 to $15,000. This adjustment applies to various types of civil actions, including those related to contracts, damages for personal or property injury, penalties, and actions for the recovery of personal property, among others. The bill specifies that the new limit of $15,000 will replace the previous limit of $7,500 in multiple instances throughout the section.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that clarifies that the repeal or amendment of any law by this act does not affect pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities that were established under the previous law. This ensures that any ongoing legal matters will not be disrupted by the changes made in this bill. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/21/2025: 22-3-10
Latest Version: 22-3-10