Sat 19 Nov 2005
South Carolina Small Claims Court
Posted by Mark LyonCourt Name: Small Claims Court
Dollar Limit: $7,500.
Where To Sue: Where defendant resides. Nonresident defendants where plaintiff designates. Corporation resides where it does business.
Service: Certified or registered mail, sheriff, deputy, attorney in case or court-approved disinterested adult.
Hearing Date: Set by court.
Attorneys: Allowed.
Transfer: If defendant counterclaims for more than $7,500, case tried under docket of common pleas.
Appeals: By either side for review of law, not facts; to Circuit Court within 30 days.
Special Provisions: Jury trial available. Defendant must answer within 20 days (30 days if claim is for less than $25) or lose by default. No cases for more than $100 against the state and no real estate cases.
Entity to Sue: Sony BMG is a Delaware-based General Partnership with its principal place of business in New York. It, however, does business in all fifty states. The Court should serve a copy of the complaint on:
- SONY BMG Music Entertainment
- c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent
- 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400
- Wilmington, DE 19808
- (302) 636-5401
Court rules may change at any time. Contact the Clerk of your local Court to verify the accuracy of this information and to get copies of any necessary forms.