§ 22-3-20

S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-20

Civil actions when magistrate has no jurisdiction

1962 Code Section 43-52; 1952 Code Section 43-52; 1942 Code Section 264; 1932 Code Section 264; Civ. P. '22 Section 220; Civ. P. '12 Section 87; Civ. P. '02 Section 78; 1870 (14) 81; 1873 (15) 496.

No magistrate shall have cognizance of a civil action:

(1) In which the State is a party, except an action for a penalty and not exceeding one hundred dollars; or
(2) When the title to real property shall come in question, except as provided in Article 11 of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-52; 1952 Code Section 43-52; 1942 Code Section 264; 1932 Code Section 264; Civ. P. '22 Section 220; Civ. P. '12 Section 87; Civ. P. '02 Section 78; 1870 (14) 81; 1873 (15) 496.