South Carolina § 49-9-60 - Hearing; final order.
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§ 49-9-60. Hearing; final order.
Upon the return of such rule the judge before whom it is returnable may decide the issues arising thereon upon the petition and return or he may hear testimony or refer the matter to the master in equity, the clerk of court of the county or to a special referee and the matter shall thereon proceed to final determination in the same manner as is provided by law for actions so referred. The final order to be entered in the proceedings shall provide for a suitable and reasonable disposition of the bodies, taking into account all relevant circumstances, or it may provide that the bodies be allowed to remain under such conditions as the court may prescribe.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 70-176; 1952 Code SECTION 70-176; 1942 Code SECTION 6026; 1932 Code SECTION 6026; 1929 (36) 171.
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 49-9-60 cover?
Section 49-9-60 ("Hearing; final order.") 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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