South Carolina § 36-4-111 - Statute of limitations.

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§ 36-4-111. Statute of limitations.

An action to enforce an obligation, duty, or right arising under this chapter must be commenced within three years after the cause of action accrues.

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 204, SECTION 3, eff July 1, 2008.

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Editor's Note

2008 Act No. 204, SECTION 1, provides in part as follows:

"The South Carolina Reporters' Comments contained in Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 36, may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or for inclusions in any material which is offered for sale without the express written permission of the Clerk of the South Carolina Senate."

2008 Act No. 204, SECTION 4.A, provides as follows:

"This act applies to a transaction occurring on or after the effective date [July 1, 2008] of this act. This act does not apply to a transaction or event, or obligation or duty arising out of or associated with a transaction or event, before the effective date of this act."

2008 Act No. 204, SECTION 4.B, provides as follows:

"A transaction occurring before the effective date [July 1, 2008] of this act and the rights, obligations, and interests flowing from that transaction are governed by any statute or other law amended or repealed by this act as if repeal or amendment had not occurred and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced under that statute or other law."

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 36-4-111

What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 36-4-111 cover?

Section 36-4-111 ("Statute of limitations.") 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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