Demand Letter in South Carolina
A demand letter asks someone to pay or fix a problem before you go to small claims court. Many judges expect one, and it is useful evidence. Your state's small claims limit and fee are shown below.
What South Carolina law says
| Small claims limit | $7,500 for civil claims, including contract debts, personal injury and property damage, recovery of personal property and damages for unreturned rental property. Magistrates also hear landlord-tenant and possession matters. Cases where the State is a party or title to real estate is in question are excluded. Source: S.C. Code 22-3-10, 22-3-20 |
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| Filing fee | $45 statewide for issuing the summons and giving judgment in a civil action; rises to $65 on January 1, 2027. A person unable to pay may file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis with an affidavit. Service, execution and other fees are separate and several also increase on January 1, 2027. |
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[today's date]
To: [person or business name], [their address]
From: [your name], [your address]
This letter is a formal demand for $[amount demanded] for [what happened, with dates].
[Short list of facts and attached documents: contract, receipts, photos, messages.]
Please pay this amount by [payment deadline] by [payment method].
If I do not receive payment by then, I intend to file a claim in [court name] without further notice.
[your name] [phone or email]
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