S.C. Code Ann. § 14-3-80
The Chief Justice shall preside. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the justice oldest in service and present shall preside.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-108; 1952 Code SECTION 15-108; 1942 Code SECTIONS 11, 12; 1932 Code SECTION 11; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 11; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3815; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2721; 1896 (22) 3; 1941 (42) 120; Const. Art. 5 SECTION 2.