If when a cause of action shall accrue against any person he shall be out of the State, such action may be commenced within the terms in this chapter respectively limited after the return of such person into this State. And if, after such cause of action shall have accrued, such person shall depart from and reside out of this State or remain continuously absent therefrom for the space of one year or more, the time of his absence shall not be deemed or taken as any part of the time limited for the commencement of such action.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-103; 1952 Code Section 10-103; 1942 Code Section 358; 1932 Code Section 358; Civ. P. '22 Section 341; Civ. P. '12 Section 147; Civ. P. '02 Section 121; 1870 (14) 448 Section 123.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 3 - Limitation Of Civil Actions
Section 15-3-20. General rule as to time for commencement.
Section 15-3-30. Exceptions where defendant is out of State.
Section 15-3-40. Exceptions as to persons under disability.
Section 15-3-50. Disability must exist when right accrued.
Section 15-3-60. Effect of two or more disabilities.
Section 15-3-80. Suits by and against enemy aliens.
Section 15-3-90. Effect of reversal of judgment.
Section 15-3-100. Effect of stay of action by injunction or statutory prohibition.
Section 15-3-120. Effect of new promises in writing or part payments.
Section 15-3-140. Contract provision shortening statutory period.
Section 15-3-150. No civil action for criminal conversation permitted.
Section 15-3-210. Short title.
Section 15-3-220. Legislative intent.
Section 15-3-230. Definitions.
Section 15-3-250. Claims pending prior to approval of this article.
Section 15-3-255. Contract provisions.
Section 15-3-260. Severability of provisions of this article.
Section 15-3-310. Action by State.
Section 15-3-320. Action by grantee from State.
Section 15-3-330. Action after State grants or patents have been declared void.
Section 15-3-340. Action by individual for recovery of real property.
Section 15-3-350. Action founded on title or for rents or services.
Section 15-3-360. Action after entry or accrual of right of entry.
Section 15-3-370. Persons under disability.
Section 15-3-380. Effect of forty-year lapse.
Section 15-3-510. General rule.
Section 15-3-520. Within twenty years.
Section 15-3-530. Three years.
Section 15-3-535. Limitation on actions commenced under Section 15-3-530(5).
Section 15-3-540. Three years.
Section 15-3-545. Actions for medical malpractice.
Section 15-3-555. Statute of limitations for action based on sexual abuse or incest.
Section 15-3-570. Action for penalty.
Section 15-3-580. Actions by motor carriers for charges.
Section 15-3-590. Actions against motor carriers for overcharges.
Section 15-3-600. Action for other relief.
Section 15-3-610. Action upon current account.
Section 15-3-620. Actions by State.
Section 15-3-630. Actions against architects, professional engineers or contractors; definitions.
Section 15-3-700. Immunity for property damage incurred in rescue from locked vehicle.