South Carolina § 55-3-70 - Liability for collisions.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 55-3-70 — Liability for collisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-3-70. Liability for collisions.
Subject to the provisions of Section 55-1-10, the liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to an airman or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air must be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 2-7; 1952 Code SECTION 2-7; 1942 Code SECTION 7105; 1932 Code SECTION 7105; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, SECTION 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment substituted "an airman" for "aeronauts"; and made another nonsubstantive change.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 55-3-70
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 55-3-70 cover?
Section 55-3-70 ("Liability for collisions.") 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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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
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How does South Carolina § 55-3-70 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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