South Carolina § 15-63-100 - Security for costs.
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§ 15-63-100. Security for costs.
In every case the Attorney General, or circuit judge, as the case may be may require as a condition precedent to bringing such action that satisfactory security shall be given to indemnify the State against the costs and expenses to be incurred thereby. In every case brought by the Attorney General in which such security is given the measure of compensation to be paid by such person to the Attorney General shall be left to the agreement, express or implied, of the parties.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-2260; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2260; 1942 Code SECTION 833; 1932 Code SECTION 833; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 781; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 468; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 430; 1870 (14) 524 SECTION 449.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-63-100 ("Security for costs.") 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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