South Carolina § 27-19-70 - Manner of pronouncing land escheated.

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§ 27-19-70. Manner of pronouncing land escheated.

If no person shall appear and claim lands within twelve months after the expiration of the time prescribed for advertising, the clerk shall issue process, to be signed by the judge of the circuit court of the county, to the Secretary of State, pronouncing the lands escheated and vested according to law and directing him forthwith to sell and convey them upon the usual notice.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 57-200.7; 1972 (57) 2501.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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