South Carolina law
Commercial Litigation Laws in South Carolina.
South Carolina commercial litigation runs through the Court of Common Pleas (civil matters). South Carolina operates a Business Court pilot program in Charleston, Greenville, and Richland counties for complex commercial cases. South Carolina follows the UCC. The South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (SCUTPA, S.C. Code § 39-5-10 et seq.) provides consumer-protection remedies with treble damages for willful violations.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Most contract and tort claims: 3 years. UCC sales: 6 years. Fraud: 3 years from discovery.
State law
Key South Carolina Statutes
Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 6-year statute of limitations (distinctive SC extension).
Pilot program in Charleston, Greenville, and Richland counties handles complex commercial cases with specialized judges.
Prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Private cause of action with actual damages and discretionary treble damages for willful violations plus attorney fees.
Prejudgment interest rate set annually (based on Commercial Prime Rate plus specified margin).
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