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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-120

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effective 10/16/2026South CarolinaEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-120
Either party may appeal in an ejectment case and such appeal shall be heard and determined as other appeals in civil cases from the magistrate's court.
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Plain English

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-120, either the landlord or the tenant involved in an ejectment case has the right to appeal the outcome. That appeal is processed and decided using the same procedures that govern other civil appeals from magistrate's court in South Carolina, meaning no special or separate track exists for ejectment appeals.

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For Property Managers

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-120 confirms that a landlord who receives an unfavorable ejectment ruling from a magistrate's court is not without recourse, as the standard civil appeal process remains available. Operators familiar with South Carolina's magistrate court appeal procedures will recognize that the same timelines, filing requirements, and standards of review apply here as in other civil matters. Property managers generally document all proceedings carefully so that the record is complete if an appeal becomes relevant.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-120 preserves a tenant's right to appeal an ejectment decision issued by a magistrate's court, using the same civil appeal procedures available in other magistrate court cases. This means a tenant is not required to accept a magistrate's ruling as final and may pursue review through the appropriate South Carolina court. Tenants facing an ejectment judgment may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the applicable deadlines and procedural steps for filing a civil appeal.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-150
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-20
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-10
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-150
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-100

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

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