A married woman may sue and be sued as if she were unmarried. When the action is between herself and her husband she may likewise sue or be sued alone.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-5-170
Action by and against married woman
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Hackford v. Utah Power & Light Co. (1987)
Most recently applied in Boone v. Boone (April 2001)
1962 Code SECTION 10-216; 1952 Code SECTION 10-216; 1942 Code SECTION 400; 1932 Code SECTION 400; Civ
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