Any settlement of a wrongful death or survival action must be approved by either a probate court, circuit court, or United States District Court, as provided in Section 15-51-42.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 475, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 51 - Death By Wrongful Act And Lynching
Section 15-51-10. Civil action for wrongful act causing death.
Section 15-51-20. Beneficiaries of action for wrongful death; by whom brought.
Section 15-51-30. Effect of illegitimacy.
Section 15-51-40. Damages; amount and to whom payable.
Section 15-51-41. Court approval required for settlement of wrongful death or survival action.
Section 15-51-42. Approval of settlements of wrongful death or survival actions.
Section 15-51-50. Liability for costs.
Section 15-51-60. Effect of action prior to death.
Section 15-51-210. When county is liable for damages for lynching.