South Carolina Statutes
§ 15-69-60 — Manner of effecting service; when sheriff shall take and retain property.
The sheriff shall without delay serve on the defendant a copy of the affidavit, notice and undertaking, by delivering it to him personally, if he can be found, or to his agent, from whose possession the property is taken, or, if neither can be found, by leaving them at the usual place of abode of either, with some person of suitable age and discretion. Upon delivery of the affidavit with the endorsement of the clerk of court or judge allowing immediate possession, the sheriff shall take the property described in the affidavit, if it be in possession of the defendant or his agent, and retain it in his custody.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-2507; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2507; 1942 Code SECTION 555; 1932 Code SECTION 555; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 472; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 260; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 230; 1870 (14) SECTION 232; 1873 (15) 498; 1937 (40) 204; 1972 (57) 3080.
Nearby Sections
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§ 15-69-120
Filing of notice and affidavit.§ 15-69-130
Exception to sureties.§ 15-69-160
Justification of defendant's sureties.§ 15-69-200
Claim of property by third person.§ 15-69-210
Judgment.§ 15-69-30
Affidavit and requisites thereof.