In any civil action in which the paternal or maternal relationship of one person to another is sought to be proved by use of blood tests, the costs of such tests shall be paid by that party upon whom the blood test is to be performed, except that the plaintiff shall pay the cost of any test administered to a child if a minor. Upon entry of judgment, the court shall award to the prevailing party any cost incurred by him or it under this section for the administration of such blood tests.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States
Section 15-77-10. Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.
Section 15-77-20. Suits affecting obligations of the State.
Section 15-77-30. State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.
Section 15-77-40. Action for forfeiture of property to State.
Section 15-77-50. Jurisdiction and venue of actions affecting State agencies and officials.
Section 15-77-300. . Allowance of fees.
Section 15-77-320. No right of action created.