South Carolina § 58-17-3790 - Punitive damages.
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§ 58-17-3790. Punitive damages.
Punitive damages shall not be recoverable in cases arising under this article except under circumstances under which exemplary damages are recoverable in cases arising under SECTION 58-17-3950.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-1238; 1952 Code SECTION 58-1238; 1942 Code SECTION 8374; 1932 Code SECTION 8374; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4922; 1916 (29) 970; 1951 (47) 782.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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