South Carolina § 27-19-40 - Petition by person claiming land; proceedings thereon.
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§ 27-19-40. Petition by person claiming land; proceedings thereon.
Any person shall be heard on a traverse without delay in the court of common pleas, on a petition setting forth his rights, and the lands shall be committed to him if he shall show good evidence of his title, to hold until the right shall be found and discussed for the State and the claimant, such claimant finding sufficient security to prosecute his suit to effect, and without delay, and to render to the State the yearly value of such lands, if the right be found for the State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 57-200.4; 1972 (57) 2501.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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