South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 5 - Attorneys-at-law
Section 40-5-330. Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.

No attorney, solicitor or counsellor shall be allowed to occupy more than two hours of the time of the court in the argument of any cause, unless he shall first obtain the special permission of the court to do so.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-143; 1952 Code Section 56-143; 1942 Code Section 325; 1932 Code Section 325; Civ. P. '22 Section 281; Civ. C. '12 Section 3921; Civ. C. '02 Section 2818; G. S. 2166; R. S. 2294; 1868 (14) 97.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 5 - Attorneys-at-law

Section 40-5-10. Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

Section 40-5-20. Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.

Section 40-5-40. Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.

Section 40-5-50. Filing of rules and regulations; effective date; conflict with other laws.

Section 40-5-60. General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class.

Section 40-5-70. Additional provisions concerning Supreme Court rules and rules of the State Board of Law Examiners.

Section 40-5-80. Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.

Section 40-5-210. State Board of Law Examiners.

Section 40-5-220. License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.

Section 40-5-230. Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.

Section 40-5-310. Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.

Section 40-5-320. Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.

Section 40-5-330. Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.

Section 40-5-340. Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.

Section 40-5-350. Soliciting legal business unlawful.

Section 40-5-360. Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.

Section 40-5-370. Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.

Section 40-5-380. Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.

Section 40-5-390. Nonrefundable flat fee.

Section 40-5-510. Removal, suspension, and imprisonment of attorneys for contempt or disorderly conduct.

Section 40-5-520. Additional causes of removal or suspension; hearing required.