South Carolina § 29-11-20 Proceedings to enforce lien.

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§ 29-11-20 — Proceedings to enforce lien.

South Carolina § 29-11-20

Title 29MORTGAGES AND OTHER LIENS

Ch. 11LIEN OF MINING AND MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 29-11-20 (2026).

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Anyone entitled to the provisions of this chapter may begin suit upon his demands in any court of competent jurisdiction and at the time of commencing action may file with the officer out of whose court he desires process to issue an affidavit setting forth the facts out of which his alleged lien arose and the amount thereof and shall designate the property alleged to be affected by such lien. Thereupon such officer shall issue his process in the nature of a warrant of attachment, directing the sheriff of the county or any lawful constable to seize so much of the property described in the affidavit as may be necessary to satisfy the alleged lien.

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Anyone entitled to the provisions of this chapter may begin suit upon his demands in any court of competent jurisdiction and at the time of commencing action may file with the officer out of whose court he desires process to issue an affidavit setting forth the facts out of which his alleged lien arose and the amount thereof and shall designate the property alleged to be affected by such lien. Thereupon such officer shall issue his process in the nature of a warrant of attachment, directing the sheriff of the county or any lawful constable to seize so much of the property described in the affidavit as may be necessary to satisfy the alleged lien.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-452; 1952 Code SECTION 45-452; 1942 Code SECTION 8790; 1932 Code SECTION 8783; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5704; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4174; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3070; 1897 (22) 502; 1906 (25) 81.

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Lien of mining and manufacturing employees on output of employer.

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Proceedings to enforce lien.

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Seizure and disposition of property.

§ 29-11-40

Costs and fees of officers.

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