South Carolina § 58-13-230 - Only one penalty recoverable on same cause.
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§ 58-13-230. Only one penalty recoverable on same cause.
Only one penalty shall be recoverable under the provisions of Section 58-13-220 upon the same cause of action.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-573; 1952 Code SECTION 58-573; 1942 Code SECTION 7164; 1932 Code SECTION 7164; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3886; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2572; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1710; 1894 (21) 822; 1910 (26) 717.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-13-230 ("Only one penalty recoverable on same cause.") 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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