South Carolina § 29-5-250 - Recovery for part performance.

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§ 29-5-250. Recovery for part performance.

When the owner fails to perform his part of the contract and by reason thereof the other party, without his own default, is prevented from completely performing his part, he shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for as much as he has performed in proportion to the price stipulated for the whole and the court shall adjust his claim accordingly.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-275; 1952 Code SECTION 45-275; 1942 Code SECTION 8750; 1932 Code SECTION 8750; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5662; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4132; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3027; G. S. 2369; R. S. 2484; 1869 (14) 222.

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

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Section 29-5-250 ("Recovery for part performance.") 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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