South Carolina § 15-77-30 - State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.

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§ 15-77-30. State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.

In any action or suit at law affecting the title to real estate when it appears that the State has or claims a judgment lien upon such real estate the State may be made a party defendant in such action or suit at law, provided no money demand is made in such suit or action at law against the State.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-2603; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2603; 1942 Code SECTION 405; 1932 Code SECTION 405; 1926 (34) 963.

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

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Section 15-77-30 ("State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.") 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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