South Carolina § 5-35-40 Condemnation by city in cases of disagreement as to filling up lowlands.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 5-35-40 — Condemnation by city in cases of disagreement as to filling up lowlands.

South Carolina § 5-35-40

Title 5MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

Ch. 35WATER FRONT IMPROVEMENTS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 5-35-40 (2026).

Text

In the event that any lot owner objects to the cost of filling his lot, such owner may require the municipality to purchase such lot at a price agreed upon between the municipality and the owner, and, in case of failure to agree upon the price, the municipality shall proceed to condemn such lot. And upon paying to the owner the price that may be fixed therefor, as herein provided, the title thereof shall vest in the municipality, which shall proceed to fill such lot and may sell it to reimburse itself for all expenses and charges.

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In the event that any lot owner objects to the cost of filling his lot, such owner may require the municipality to purchase such lot at a price agreed upon between the municipality and the owner, and, in case of failure to agree upon the price, the municipality shall proceed to condemn such lot. And upon paying to the owner the price that may be fixed therefor, as herein provided, the title thereof shall vest in the municipality, which shall proceed to fill such lot and may sell it to reimburse itself for all expenses and charges.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-564; 1952 Code SECTION 59-564; 1942 Code SECTION 7557; 1932 Code SECTION 7572; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4755; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3097; 1909 (26) 170.