# S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-60: SECTION 15-67-60. Reference to master; determining claims of nonresidents or minors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-60

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-60
- **Heading:** SECTION 15-67-60. Reference to master; determining claims of nonresidents or minors
- **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 15-67-60

## Text

In all actions brought under this article the court, or a judge thereof, shall refer the action to a master or special referee to take the testimony as to the plaintiff's claim or title and as to all the facts and circumstances unless the testimony shall be taken in open court and carefully inquire as to the existence of claim by and residence of all nonresidents. If it shall appear to the court or judge that there probably exists a bona fide claim or lien on the part of any such nonresident or minor, whose name and whereabouts can be ascertained, no decree adjudicating the rights of such minor or affecting or quieting the title as against him or her shall be rendered unless personal service upon him or her outside of the State after order for publication shall first be made and proved as provided in SECTION 15-67-30.

## 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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