South Carolina Statutes
§ 29-5-50 — Lienor's preference over contractor.
Any person claiming a lien under the provisions of this chapter who shall have given the notice provided for herein shall be entitled to be paid in preference to the contractor at whose instance the labor was performed or material furnished and no payment by the owner to the contractor thereafter shall operate to lessen the amount recoverable by the person so giving the notice.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-255; 1952 Code SECTION 45-255; 1942 Code SECTION 8730; 1932 Code SECTION 8730; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5642; 1916 (19) 686.
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Amendments of pleadings.§ 29-5-190
Notice to owner and other creditors.