A married woman may sue and be sued as if she were unmarried. When the action is between herself and her husband she may likewise sue or be sued alone.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-216; 1952 Code Section 10-216; 1942 Code Section 400; 1932 Code Section 400; Civ. P. '22 Section 357; Civ. P. '12 Section 163; Civ. P. '02 Section 135; 1870 (14) Section 137; 1925 (34) 263.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Section 15-5-45. Capacity of partnerships to sue and be sued; effect of judgment.
Section 15-5-90. Survival of right of action.
Section 15-5-100. Damages under Sections 15-5-90 or 15-51-10 may include funeral expenses.
Section 15-5-110. Executors' or administrators' actions against trespassers.
Section 15-5-120. Actions against executors or administrators when one or more is out of State.
Section 15-5-130. Representative of deceased nonresident motor vehicle operator.
Section 15-5-150. Foreign corporations as defendants.
Section 15-5-160. By what name unincorporated associations may be sued.
Section 15-5-170. Action by and against married woman.
Section 15-5-210. Unemancipated child as party to motor vehicle accident action.