What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530(7).
Fraud Deadlines in South Carolina
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530(7).
When does the clock start for fraud in South Carolina?
Three years, with discovery-based accrual written into the subsection.
Can the South Carolina deadline for fraud be extended?
The subsection is drafted by reference to claims that before 1870 were solely cognizable in chancery, which is archaic but still operative. Fraud tied to a contract runs on the same three-year clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in South Carolina?
Often, yes. Verified claim within 1 year; suit within 2 years under S.C. Code §§ 15-78-80, 15-78-110. Under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act, a claimant who files a verified claim within one year gets two years from the date of loss to bring suit; a claimant who does not file a verified claim gets only two years, and the Act's own limitations provision in §…
How does South Carolina compare to other states for fraud?
South Carolina's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 46 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for fraud ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Fraud Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the fraud deadline in South Carolina:
