Chapter is supplemental and shall be liberally construed

S.C. Code Ann. § 6-17-320, under Title 6, Chapter 17.

S.C. Code Ann. § 6-17-320

The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other law. This chapter is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed.