S.C. Code Ann. § 39-8-80
Bad faith; award of attorney's fees
Effective May 21, 19971997 Act No. 38, SECTION 1, eff May 21, 1997.
If (1) a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith, (2) a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith, or (3) wilful misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 38, SECTION 1, eff May 21, 1997.