# S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-20: SECTION 15-67-20. Plaintiff limited to one action for recovery of real property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-20

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 15-67-20. Plaintiff limited to one action for recovery of real property
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 15 / Chapter 67 / Article 1 / Section 15-67-20

## Text

The plaintiff in actions for recovery of real property or the recovery of the possession of real property is limited to one action for recovery.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-10 SECTION 15-67-10. Persons who may bring action to determine adverse claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-20 SECTION 15-67-20. Plaintiff limited to one action for recovery of real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-30 SECTION 15-67-30. Propriety of service by publication; personal service out of State shall be sufficient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-40 SECTION 15-67-40. Service on unknown parties; notice of lis pendens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-50 SECTION 15-67-50. Appearance of unknown parties; subsequent defense by minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-60 SECTION 15-67-60. Reference to master; determining claims of nonresidents or minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-70 SECTION 15-67-70. Effect of judgment; persons bound.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-80 SECTION 15-67-80. Costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-90 SECTION 15-67-90. Time limitation upon reopening matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-100 SECTION 15-67-100. Right to jury trial unchanged.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-100.md)

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