# S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-40: SECTION 15-67-40. Service on unknown parties; notice of lis pendens

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-40

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-40
- **Heading:** SECTION 15-67-40. Service on unknown parties; notice of lis pendens
- **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 15-67-40

## Text

In any action brought to determine adverse claims to real property within this State the plaintiff may insert in the title thereof, in addition to the names of such persons as are known or appear of record to have some right, title, interest, estate or lien in or on the real property in controversy, the following: "Also all other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein." Service of the summons may be had upon all such unknown persons defendant by publication in the same manner as against nonresident defendants, upon the filing of an affidavit of the plaintiff, his agent or attorney, stating the existence of a cause of action to try adverse claims within this State. The plaintiff shall before commencement of such publication file with the clerk of the court a notice of the pendency of the action, a copy of which shall be published in the same newspaper with and immediately following the summons.

## 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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