South Carolina § 27-37-20 - Ejectment proceedings.
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§ 27-37-20. Ejectment proceedings.
Any tenant may be ejected in the following manner, to wit: Upon application by the landlord or his agent or attorney any magistrate having jurisdiction shall issue a written rule requiring the tenant forthwith to vacate the premises occupied by him or to show cause why he should not be ejected before the magistrate within ten days after service of a copy of such rule upon the tenant.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 41-102; 1952 Code SECTION 41-102; 1946 (44) 2584; 1950 (46) 2305.
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 27-37-20 cover?
Section 27-37-20 ("Ejectment proceedings.") 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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