D.S.C. Local Civ. Rule 3.01

(A) Division Assignment. Except for actions raising prisoner issues1 and Social

Security cases,2 all civil cases must be assigned to that division of the

district:

(1) Where any natural defendant resides, where a substantial part of the

events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or where any

corporate/other organization defendant does business relating to the

events or omissions alleged.

(2) If none of the criteria in (A)(1) applies, then where any natural

plaintiff resides or where any corporate/other organization plaintiff

does business relating to the events or omissions alleged.

(3) If none of the criteria in (A)(1) or (A)(2) applies, then where any

corporate/other organization defendant resides.3

(B) Endorsement and Certification. Counsel must endorse on the complaint the

division where the case is assignable. The endorsement of counsel as to the

division where such case is assignable will constitute a certification by

counsel that the case is properly assigned in compliance with this rule.

(C) Transfer Between Divisions. Any case may be transferred for case

management or trial from one division to another division on motion of any

party for good cause shown or sua sponte by the court.