South Carolina § 23-17-120 - Rule to show cause or attachment barred two years after expiration of term.
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§ 23-17-120. Rule to show cause or attachment barred two years after expiration of term.
No sheriff shall be liable to be served with any rule to show cause or attachment at any time after two years from the expiration of his office.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 53-222; 1952 Code SECTION 53-222; 1942 Code SECTION 3529; 1932 Code SECTION 3529; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2072; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1179; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 854; G. S. 671; R. S. 734; 1801 (5) 412; 1839 (11) 44.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-17-120 ("Rule to show cause or attachment barred two years after expiration of term.") 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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