# S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-70: SECTION 15-67-70. Effect of judgment; persons bound

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T15_C67_A1_S15-67-70

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-70
- **Heading:** SECTION 15-67-70. Effect of judgment; persons bound
- **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 15-67-70

## Text

Any judgment entered in an action to try adverse claims shall be binding upon all of the defendants joined in the action. When unknown owners and claimants are joined as defendants it shall be binding upon any and all persons or parties having or claiming, or who might or could claim, an interest in or lien upon the property adverse to the plaintiff who have been served or who shall appear and defend, whether residents of this State or nonresidents.

## 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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