H 5454

  • South Carolina House Bill
  • 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 23, 2024
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Defamation, attorneys fees and court costs

Abstract

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-37-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PLAINTIFF TO PAY ALL COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS FEES IN A CIVIL ACTION FOR DEFAMATION, SLANDER, OR LIBEL IF THE PLAINTIFF DOES NOT PREVAIL IN THE ACTION.

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Apr 23, 2024

House

Introduced and read first time

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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