South Carolina § 29-5-420 - Civil action not barred.

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§ 29-5-420. Civil action not barred.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a creditor in such contract from maintaining an action thereon in like manner as if he had no such lien for the security of his debt.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-292; 1952 Code SECTION 45-292; 1942 Code SECTION 8768; 1932 Code SECTION 8768; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5680; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4150; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3045; G. S. 2387; R. S. 2502; 1869 (14) 224.

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

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Section 29-5-420 ("Civil action not barred.") 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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