S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-1170
When a suit before a magistrate shall be discontinued by the delivery of an answer and undertaking, as provided in Sections 22-3-1110 to 22-3-1130, the plaintiff may prosecute an action for the same cause in the circuit court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-157; 1952 Code SECTION 43-157; 1942 Code SECTION 270; 1932 Code SECTION 270; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 226; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 93; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 84; 1870 (14) 87; 1972 (57) 2453.