South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 32 - Noneconomic Damage Awards
Section 15-32-200. Citation of article.

This article may be cited as the "South Carolina Noneconomic Damage Awards Act of 2005".
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 32, Section 2, eff July 1, 2005, for causes of action arising after that date.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures

Chapter 32 - Noneconomic Damage Awards

Section 15-32-200. Citation of article.

Section 15-32-210. Definitions.

Section 15-32-220. Noneconomic damages limit; exceptions; annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index.

Section 15-32-230. Emergency medical and obstetrical care exceptions.

Section 15-32-240. Rights under other acts.

Section 15-32-510. Claims for punitive damages must be prayed for in complaint; amount shall not be specifically plead.

Section 15-32-520. Bifurcated trials; clear and convincing evidence standard; factors for liability determination; review of jury determination; multiple defendants.

Section 15-32-530. Awards not to exceed certain limits; Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office to calculate adjustments to maximum awards; publication in State Register.

Section 15-32-540. Applicability of article.