See you in Summary Court

 

It is important for people in the real estate industry to know their way around magistrate's court, or summary court, as it is referred to in Greenville County. Judge Charles Garrett of Chick Springs Summary Court gave an update on how the legal process in his court works as part of Dynamic Realty's Community Connection series on July 23. “Our arm is going to extend out even further,” he said. Currently, they can handle civil cases up to $7,500 dollars, but that is expected to increase to $12,500. Summary court also handles disputes over earnest money (referred to as an interpleader action), as well as many landlord-tenant actions. Garrett and his staff also recommended against entering into any written or implied lease-option arrangements, which cause difficulties if an eviction is necessary.