There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters
CHAPTER 7 - SHIPWRECKS AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS
Section 54-7-50. Salvage allowed informer.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 54-7-50 (2017)
Any person discovering where any such goods are wrongfully bought, sold or concealed, so that the owner, his agent or attorney, shall regain them, shall be entitled to a reasonable salvage, not exceeding twenty-five per cent on the value, to be adjusted by the next neighboring magistrate, who is hereby required to adjust such value.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 54-305; 1952 Code Section 54-305; 1942 Code Section 6292; 1932 Code Section 6292; Civ. C. '22 Section 5144; Civ. C. '12 Section 3400; Civ. C. '02 Section 2289; G. S. 1628; R. S. 1816; 1783 (4) 552.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Carolina may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
