Recovery for part performance

S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-250, under Title 29, Chapter 5.

S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-250

When the owner fails to perform his part of the contract and by reason thereof the other party, without his own default, is prevented from completely performing his part, he shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for as much as he has performed in proportion to the price stipulated for the whole and the court shall adjust his claim accordingly.