The provisions of this article shall not apply to any case in which the person injured has, for such injury, brought action, which has proceeded to trial and final judgment before his or her death.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-1956; 1952 Code Section 10-1956; 1942 Code Section 414; 1932 Code Section 414; Civ. P. '22 Section 370; Civ. C. '12 Section 3958; Civ. C. '02 Section 2854; G. S. 2186; R. S. 2318; 1859 (12) 706.
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.