Punitive damages: burden of proof.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-33-135
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In any civil action where punitive damages are claimed, the plaintiff has the burden of proving such damages by clear and convincing evidence.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c033.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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