2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 29 - Mortgages and Other Liens
CHAPTER 5 - MECHANICS' LIENS
Section 29-5-70. Force of lien against existing recorded mortgage.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 29-5-70 (2017)

Except as otherwise provided in Section 29-3-50, a lien claimed by any mechanic or materialman furnishing labor, services, or material is not enforceable against any mortgage recorded before the filing of the notice pursuant to Section 29-5-90 setting forth the statement of account upon which the lien is based.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 45-257; 1952 Code Section 45-257; 1942 Code Section 8733; 1932 Code Section 8733; Civ. C. '22 Section 5645; Civ. C. '12 Section 4515; Civ. C. '02 Section 3010; G. S. 2352; R. S. 2467; 1869 (14) 220; 1988 Act No. 635, Section 2.

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