Defamation, attorneys fees and court costs
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2024
Last action Apr 23, 2024
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Committee
1
Apr 23, 2024
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Apr 23, 2024
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gil Gatch
RRepublican
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