S.C. Code Ann. § 15-37-20
No costs shall be allowed to any party unless he succeed, in whole or in part, in his claim or defense, unless otherwise directed by the judge hearing the cause.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-1602; 1952 Code SECTION 10-1602; 1942 Code SECTION 757; 1932 Code SECTION 757; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5723; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4206; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3097; R. S. 2548; 1897(22) 429.