South Carolina Statutes
§ 29-5-70 — Force of lien against existing recorded mortgage.
South Carolina § 29-5-70
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-70 (2026).
Text
Except as otherwise provided in Section 29-3-50, a lien claimed by any mechanic or materialman furnishing labor, services, or material is not enforceable against any mortgage recorded before the filing of the notice pursuant to Section 29-5-90 setting forth the statement of account upon which the lien is based.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-257; 1952 Code SECTION 45-257; 1942 Code SECTION 8733; 1932 Code SECTION 8733; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5645; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4515; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3010; G. S. 2352; R. S. 2467; 1869 (14) 220; 1988 Act No. 635, SECTION 2.
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 § 29-5-70, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/5/29-5-70.