No payment shall be made from state appropriated funds or other public funds to satisfy claims or judgments against governmental entities or governmental employees acting within the scope of their official duties arising under the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act. The South Carolina Tort Claims Act is the exclusive and sole remedy for any tort committed by an employee of a governmental entity while acting within the scope of his official duty. The Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act shall not apply to governmental entities.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 107A.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 38 - South Carolina Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act
Section 15-38-10. Short title.
Section 15-38-20. Right of contribution.
Section 15-38-30. Factors determining pro rata liability of tortfeasors.
Section 15-38-40. Action for contribution.
Section 15-38-50. Effect of release, covenant not to sue, or not to enforce judgment.