South Carolina § 22-3-1170 - Answer and undertaking, discontinuance, new action.

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§ 22-3-1170. Answer and undertaking, discontinuance, new action.

When a suit before a magistrate shall be discontinued by the delivery of an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 to 22-3-1130, the plaintiff may prosecute an action for the same cause in the circuit court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-157; 1952 Code SECTION 43-157; 1942 Code SECTION 270; 1932 Code SECTION 270; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 226; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 93; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 84; 1870 (14) 87; 1972 (57) 2453.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 22-3-1170 ("Answer and undertaking, discontinuance, new action.") 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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