A South Carolina Motion for Removal is a legal document filed by a defendant in the state of South Carolina in order to have the case removed from the state court jurisdiction to federal court jurisdiction. This motion is typically filed when the defendant believes they will receive more favorable treatment in a federal court. There are three types of South Carolina Motion for Removal: (1) removal based on diversity jurisdiction, (2) removal based on federal question jurisdiction, and (3) removal based on supplemental jurisdiction. In a removal based on diversity jurisdiction, the defendant must show that both parties are citizens of different states and the amount of money in dispute is greater than $75,000. In a removal based on federal question jurisdiction, the defendant must show that the case arises out of a federal law or the U.S. Constitution. Finally, in a removal based on supplemental jurisdiction, the defendant must show that the claim is related to a claim in the original case which was filed in federal court.