South Carolina Statutes
§ 29-5-140 — Enforcement of lien by petition to court of common pleas.
South Carolina § 29-5-140
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-140 (2026).
Text
The lien may be enforced by petition to the court of common pleas for the county in which the building or structure is situated. The petition may be filed in term or in the clerk's office in vacation and the date of the filing shall be deemed the commencement of the suit.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-264; 1952 Code SECTION 45-264; 1942 Code SECTION 8738; 1932 Code SECTION 8738; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5650; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4120; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3015; G. S. 2357; R. S. 2472; 1869 (14) 220.
Nearby Sections
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§ 29-5-10
Lien of person furnishing labor and materials for buildings or structures; offers of settlement.§ 29-5-150
Service of petition.§ 29-5-160
Contents of petition.§ 29-5-170
Petition filed by multiple lienors.§ 29-5-180
Amendments of pleadings.§ 29-5-190
Notice to owner and other creditors.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 29-5-140, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/29-5-140.