South Carolina § 15-19-370 - Disposition of residue when judgment is paid.

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§ 15-19-370. Disposition of residue when judgment is paid.

When the judgment and all costs of the proceedings shall have been paid the sheriff or constable, upon reasonable demand, shall deliver over to the defendant the residue of the attached property or the proceeds thereof.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-935; 1952 Code SECTION 10-935; 1942 Code SECTION 540; 1932 Code SECTION 540; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 513; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 292; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 259; 1870 (14) 477 SECTION 261; 1935 (39) 151.

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

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Section 15-19-370 ("Disposition of residue when judgment is paid.") 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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