A principal who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 39-65-20 is liable to the sales representative in a civil action for:
(1) all amounts due the sales representative plus punitive damages in an amount not to exceed three times the amount of commissions due the sales representative; and
(2) attorney's fees actually and reasonably incurred by the sales representative in the action and court costs.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 489, eff May 2, 1988.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 65 - Payment Of Post-termination Claims To Sales Representatives
Section 39-65-10. Definitions.
Section 39-65-20. Principal to pay commissions.
Section 39-65-30. Principal's civil liability.
Section 39-65-40. Frivolous action; sales representative's liability.
Section 39-65-50. Nonresident principals subject to personal jurisdiction.
Section 39-65-60. Effect of chapter on other rights and remedies.
Section 39-65-70. Effect of waiver of chapter provisions in contract.