South Carolina Code 22-3-1170. New action in circuit court after discontinuance by delivery of answer and undertaking
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 22-3-1170
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
When a suit before a magistrate shall be discontinued by the delivery of an answer and undertaking, as provided in §§ 22-3-1110 to 22-3-1130, the plaintiff may prosecute an action for the same cause in the circuit court.