South Carolina Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court)
Injury: 3 years
South Carolina's Magistrate Court handles small claims up to $7,500. Magistrates are appointed by the Governor and do not need to be attorneys — they receive training from the state to handle civil cases.
About South Carolina Small Claims Court
South Carolina small claims are filed in Magistrate Court and cover disputes up to $7,500. Attorneys are permitted. South Carolina's magistrates are appointed officials who are not required to be licensed attorneys but complete judicial training. The state has a 3-year statute of limitations for both contract and personal injury claims. The $70 flat filing fee is moderate. Losing parties may appeal to the Circuit Court.
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-10. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How South Carolina Compares
| State | Limit | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $25,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Tennessee | $25,000 | General Sessions Court |
| Minnesota | $20,000 | Conciliation Court |
| Texas | $20,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Utah | $20,000 | Small Claims Court |
| Georgia | $15,000 | Magistrate Court |
| North Dakota | $15,000 | Small Claims Court |
| California | $12,500 | Small Claims Court |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 | Magisterial District Court |
| South Dakota | $12,000 | Small Claims Court |