Proper plaintiff.

S.C. Code Ann. § 33-44-1102
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In a derivative action for a limited liability company, the plaintiff must be a member of the company when the action is commenced; and (1) must have been a member at the time of the transaction of which the plaintiff complains; or (2) the plaintiff's status as a member must have devolved upon the plaintiff by operation of law or pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement from a person who was a member at the time of the transaction.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t33c044.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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