South Carolina Statutes
§ 42-1-175 — "Surviving spouse" defined.
South Carolina § 42-1-175
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 42-1-175 (2026).
Text
The term "surviving spouse" includes only the decedent's wife or husband living with or dependent for support upon the decedent at the time of the decedent's death or living apart from the decedent for justifiable cause or by reason of desertion by the decedent at such time.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 92 SECTION 1. ARTICLE 3 Application and Effect of title
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 42-1-175, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/1/42-1-175.