# Rule 1, SCRCP: Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES

> South Carolina · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Rule 1, SCRCP
- **Heading:** Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** South Carolina Court Rules / South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure / Rule 1, SCRCP

## Text

RULE 1
SCOPE OF RULES
These rules govern the procedure in all South Carolina courts in all suits of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, with the exceptions stated in Rule 81. They shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.

## Nearby sections

- [Rule 1, SCRCP Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R1.md)
- [Rule 2, SCRCP Rule 2. ONE FORM OF ACTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R2.md)
- [Rule 3, SCRCP Rule 3. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R3.md)
- [Rule 4, SCRCP Rule 4. PROCESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R4.md)
- [Rule 4.1, SCRCP Rule 4.1. SERVICE OF PROCESS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R4_1.md)
- [Rule 5, SCRCP Rule 5. SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R5.md)
- [Rule 6, SCRCP Rule 6. TIME](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R6.md)
- [Rule 7, SCRCP Rule 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED: FORM OF MOTIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R7.md)
- [Rule 8, SCRCP Rule 8. GENERAL RULES OF PLEADING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R8.md)
- [Rule 9, SCRCP Rule 9. PLEADING SPECIAL MATTERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R9.md)
- [Rule 10, SCRCP Rule 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R10.md)
- [Rule 11, SCRCP Rule 11. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS; ATTORNEYS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R11.md)
- [Rule 12, SCRCP Rule 12. DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS - WHEN AND HOW PRESENTED - BY PLEADING OR MOTION - MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON PLEADINGS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R12.md)
- [Rule 13, SCRCP Rule 13. COUNTERCLAIM AND CROSS-CLAIM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCRCP_R13.md)

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