2021 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Chapter 3 - Jurisdiction And Procedure In Magistrates' Courts
Section 22-3-1110. Defense of questionable title in defendant's answer.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 22-3-1110 (2021)

When the title to real property shall come in question in an action brought in a court of a magistrate the defendant may, either with or without other matter of defense, set forth in his answer any matter showing that such title will come in question. Such answer shall be in writing, signed by the defendant or his attorney, and delivered to the magistrate. A copy of such answer shall be served on the plaintiff or his attorney.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-151; 1952 Code Section 43-151; 1942 Code Section 265; 1932 Code Section 265; Civ. P. '22 Section 221; Civ. P. '12 Section 88; Civ. P. '02 Section 79; 1870 (14) 82; 1972 (57) 2452.

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