South Carolina § 15-35-820 - Judgments do not constitute a lien on exempt property.
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§ 15-35-820. Judgments do not constitute a lien on exempt property.
Section 15-35-810 shall not be construed so as to make final judgments in any case a lien on the real property of the judgment debtor exempt from attachment, levy and sale by the Constitution.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-1562; 1952 Code SECTION 10-1562; 1942 Code SECTION 743; 1932 Code SECTION 743; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 610; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 348; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 309; 1870 (14) 491 SECTION 313; 1873 (15) 498; 1884 (18) 749; 1885 (19) 229; 1909 (26) 39; 1910 (26) 621; 1924 (33) 940; 1928 (35) 1223; 1946 (44) 1436.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 15-35-820
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 15-35-820 cover?
Section 15-35-820 ("Judgments do not constitute a lien on exempt property.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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