South Carolina § 42-1-175 - "Surviving spouse" defined.
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§ 42-1-175. "Surviving spouse" defined.
The term "surviving spouse" includes only the decedent's wife or husband living with or dependent for support upon the decedent at the time of the decedent's death or living apart from the decedent for justifiable cause or by reason of desertion by the decedent at such time.
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 92 SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 42-1-175 (""Surviving spouse" defined.") 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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