South Carolina § 15-38-65 - Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.
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§ 15-38-65. Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.
No payment shall be made from state appropriated funds or other public funds to satisfy claims or judgments against governmental entities or governmental employees acting within the scope of their official duties arising under the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act. The South Carolina Tort Claims Act is the exclusive and sole remedy for any tort committed by an employee of a governmental entity while acting within the scope of his official duty. The Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act shall not apply to governmental entities.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, SECTION 107A.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-38-65 ("Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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