§ 56-9-350 Verification of insurance coverage form to be issued following certain accidents; effect of failure to return form; uninvestigated accidents
§ 56-9-351 Deposit of security by owner following accident; suspension of license, registrations, and notice
§ 56-9-352 Exceptions
§ 56-9-353 Type and terms of policy or bond
§ 56-9-354 Conditions for renewal of suspended license, registration, and operating privilege
§ 56-9-355 Driver or owner involved in accident may not obtain license or registration without compliance with article
§ 56-9-356 Transmittal of record of nonresident’s suspension to officials in nonresident’s state
§ 56-9-357 Suspension of resident’s license and registration upon notice of suspension in another state
§ 56-9-358 Limit on security required; deposit
§ 56-9-359 Reduction of amount of security
§ 56-9-360 Security to be in custody of State Treasurer; applications to which security may be put; return
§ 56-9-361 Employment of suspended driver as operator of vehicle; employer’s proof of financial responsibility
§ 56-9-362 Actions or findings of Department of Motor Vehicles and security as not constituting evidence of negligence
§ 56-9-363 Forms and affidavits substantiating claims for damages; driver’s license suspension hearings; appeals

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 56 > Chapter 9 > Article 4 - Security Following Motor Vehicle Accidents

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.