South Carolina § 16-5-90 Preservation of property owner's right of action against participants in mob or riot resulting in damage to property.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-5-90 — Preservation of property owner's right of action against participants in mob or riot resulting in damage to property.

South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 5 OFFENSES AGAINST CIVIL RIGHTS

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the person whose property is so injured or destroyed from having and maintaining his action against every person engaged or participating in such mob or riot to recover full damages for any injury sustained; provided, however, that no damages shall be recovered by such person against any of such rioters for the same injury for which compensation shall be made by the county.

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the person whose property is so injured or destroyed from having and maintaining his action against every person engaged or participating in such mob or riot to recover full damages for any injury sustained; provided, however, that no damages shall be recovered by such person against any of such rioters for the same injury for which compensation shall be made by the county.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-109; 1952 Code SECTION 16-109; 1942 Code SECTION 1387; 1932 Code SECTION 1387; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 317; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 327; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 240; G. S. 2574; R. S. 205; 1871 (14) 562.