South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-7-280 — Form of conclusion of inquisition in case of death by means unknown.
South Carolina § 17-7-280
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-7-280 (2026).
Text
If it shall appear that the deceased came to his death by means unknown to the jury the inquisition shall conclude thus: "That the said E F was killed and murdered by some person or persons (or by some means) to the jurors unknown, against the peace and dignity of the same State aforesaid."
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-123; 1952 Code SECTION 17-123; 1942 Code SECTION 1081; 1932 Code SECTION 1081; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 168; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 1012; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 714; G. S. 2677; R. S. 593; 1839 (11) 75.
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 17-7-280, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/7/17-7-280.