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South Carolina Civil ProcedureSC Rules of Civil Procedure (SCRCP)
SC Civil Procedure
Paralegal Bootcamp
Master South Carolina's unique foreclosure procedure — especially the Master-in-Equity system, Rule 71's 30-day open bidding rule, and the 45-day surplus fund claim deadline. SC is unlike any other state.
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📚 Course Modules
⚡ Quick Reference — Three-State Comparison
| Deadline / Rule | 🌴 Florida | 🏛️ Ohio | 🌿 S. Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service of process deadline | 120 days | 180 days | 120 days |
| Defendant answer (personal service) | 20 days | 28 days | 30 days |
| Mail service add-on | +5 days | +3 days | +3 days |
| MSJ response window | 40 days | 28 days | 30 days |
| Foreclosure heard by | Circuit Court judge | Common Pleas judge | Master-in-Equity (usually) |
| Deficiency bidding window | N/A (judicial) | N/A | 30 days after sale |
| Surplus fund claim deadline | N/A | N/A | 45 days after Master's report |
| Minimum bid at sale | N/A | 2/3 appraised value | No statutory minimum |