§ 49-19-2580 — Notice of hearing on consolidation; objections; decree.

South Carolina § 49-19-2580

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 49: WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE
• Ch. 19: DRAINAGE DISTRICTS UNDER 1920 ACT

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When the petition has been filed the clerk of the court shall give notice of such filing in the manner provided for giving notice in SECTION 49-19-250, the notice to state substantially the contents of the petition and the objects sought and the term of court at which the matter is to be heard. Any person owning land in either of the districts may, on or before the first day of such term of court, file objections to the regularity or sufficiency of any of the proceedings had in the premises and if such objections are overruled or if no objections are made the court shall make an order that any two or more of the several districts so asking to be united shall be united and consolidated as one district, under some appropriate designation, with all the rights, powers and privileges of such districts organized under this chapter. All orders made in regard to extension of time, boundaries or uniting districts shall be spread on the records of the court of common pleas and a certified copy thereof shall be filed with the clerk of the court of common pleas of each county in which any of such lands is located and also with the Secretary of State and such clerk shall receive a fee of one dollar for filing and preserving such certificates.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 18-628; 1952 Code SECTION 18-628; 1942 Code SECTION 6199; 1932 Code SECTION 6199; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3253; 1920 (31) 663.