South Carolina Statutes
§ 27-19-50 — Damages for prosecution of escheat proceedings without probable cause.
If any suit for property supposed to be escheated shall be prosecuted by the Secretary of State and the jury before whom the trial shall be had shall think there is no probable cause, the jury shall assess and award to the party aggrieved such damages as they shall think proper.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 57-200.5; 1972 (57) 2501.
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