Legal Question in Personal Injury in South Carolina

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How would I proceed in taking the person already charged & found guilty of asssault in magistrate court to another court to get compensated fo pain & suffering, as well as doc. bills being paid? Would this be a civil suit? She was given a fine & I was just advised that I would have to take another route in order to get what I mentioned above. Please let me know what action I can take to be able to know my rights would help a great deal .


Asked on 5/30/02, 1:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: '' Victim ''I

You can file a civil suit against her for Assault and Battery. If you sue her for $7,500.00 or less you would do it in Magistrates Court, which is a county court. If you sue for more than that, it would be in the Court of Common Pleas, which is State Circuit court.

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Answered on 5/30/02, 2:36 pm


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