Rule 24 – Intervention

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, South Carolina

(a) Intervention of Right. Upon timely application anyone shall be permitted to intervene in an action: (1) when a statute confers an unconditional right to intervene; or (2) when the applicant claims an interest relating to the property or transaction which is the...

Rule 23 – Class Actions

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, South Carolina

(a) Prerequisites to a Class Action. One or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all only if the court finds (1) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable, (2) there are questions of law or fact...

Rule 22 – Interpleader

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, South Carolina

(a) Interpleader May Be Required. Persons having claims against the plaintiff may be joined as defendants and required to interplead when their claims are such that the plaintiff is or may be exposed to double or multiple liability. It is not ground for objection to...