S.C. Code Ann. § 14-23-240
Former Section 14-23-240 was entitled "Jurisdiction of judges" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 15-444; 1952 Code Section 15-444; 1942 Code Section 208; 1932 Code Section 208; Civ. P. '22 Section 166; Civ. P. '12 Section 42; Civ. P. '02 Section 37; 1870 (14) Section 38; 1952 (47) 2042.