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S.C. Code Ann. § 38-77-180 "John Doe" actions against unknown defendant; service of process and defense by insurer; action against or joinder of identified owner or operator
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If the owner or operator of any vehicle causing injury or damages by physical contact is unknown, an action may be instituted against the unknown defendant as "John Doe" and service of process may be made by delivery of a copy of the summons and complaint or other pleadings to th…
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-77-190 Subrogation of insurer who pays claim under uninsured motorist provision to rights of insured
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An insurer paying a claim under the uninsured motorist provision required by Section 38-77-150 is subrogated to the rights of the insured to whom the claim was paid against any and every person causing the injury, death, or damage to the extent that payment was made. However, the…
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-77-20 Construction
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This chapter is to be liberally construed in order to achieve its purposes.
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-77-200 Arbitration clause prohibited in uninsured motorist provision; requirements on insured; action and employment of counsel by insured
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The uninsured motorist provision may not require arbitration of any claim arising under it, nor may anything not otherwise herein provided for or as may be provided in the form prescribed by the director or his designee be required of the insured except the establishment of legal…