Statutes and regulations

SECTION 15-67-260. Relation of landlord and tenant as affecting adverse possession.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-260 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-260

Whenever the relation of landlord and tenant shall have existed between any persons the possession of the tenant shall be deemed the possession of the landlord until the expiration of ten years from the … when there has been no written lease, until the expiration of ten years from the time of refusal to pay rent, notwithstanding that such tenant may have acquired another title or may have claimed to hold adversely

SECTION 15-67-230. What constitutes adverse possession under written instrument or court decree or judgment.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-230 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-230

For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a title founded upon a written instrument or a judgment or decree, land shall be deemed to have been possessed and occupied

SECTION 15-67-250. What constitutes adverse possession under claim of title not under written instrument or court judgment or decree.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-250 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-250

For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by a person claiming title not founded upon a written instrument or a judgment or decree, land shall be deemed to have been possessed in the following

SECTION 19-5-20. Notice required under Section 19-5-10.

S.C. Code Ann. § 19-5-20 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 19 › Chapter 5 › Article 1 › Section 19-5-20

In case of possession of such paper by any adverse party or his agent or attorney no such paper shall be received in evidence unless two days' notice shall have been given to such adverse party or his … But the time of giving notice herein to any such adverse party, his agent or attorney, may be lessened by the officer presiding at trial in which such certified copy may be offered.

SECTION 15-67-210. Presumption of possession; when occupation deemed under legal title.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-210 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-210

In every action for the recovery of real property or the possession thereof the person establishing a legal title to the premises shall be presumed to have been possessed thereof within the time required … The occupation of such premises by any other person shall be deemed to have been under and in subordination to the legal title unless it appear that such premises have been held and possessed adversely

SECTION 15-67-10. Persons who may bring action to determine adverse claim.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-10 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 1 › Section 15-67-10

Any person in possession of real property, by himself or his tenant, or any person having or claiming title to vacant or unoccupied real property may bring an action against any person who claims or who … may or could claim an estate or interest therein or a lien thereon adverse to him for the purpose of determining such adverse claim and the rights of the parties, respectively.

SECTION 15-67-220. Effect of occupation under written instrument or court decree or judgment.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-220 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-220

some part of such premises, included in such instrument, decree or judgment under such claim for ten years, the premises so included shall be deemed to have been held adversely, except that when the premises … so included consist of a tract divided into lots, the possession of one lot shall not be deemed a possession of any other lot of the same tract.

SECTION 50-16-20. Importation of wildlife for certain purposes prohibited; investigation; permit.

S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-20 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 50 › Chapter 16 › Section 50-16-20

(A) It is unlawful for a person to import, possess, or transport for the purpose of release or to introduce or bring into this State any live wildlife of the following types without a permit from the department … reasonably expected to adversely impact the natural resources of the State or its wildlife populations.

SC Const., Article III, Section 31

Sc. Const. art. III, § 31 · South Carolina · Constitutions

South Carolina Constitution › Article III › Section 31

in width, as a mere easement to railroads across State land, nor to interfere with the discretion of the General Assembly in confirming the title to lands claimed to belong to the State, but used or possessed … by other parties under an adverse claim.

SC Const., Article I, Section 31

Sc. Const. art. I, § 31 · South Carolina · Constitutions

South Carolina Constitution › Article I › Section 31

in width, as a mere easement to railroads across State land, nor to interfere with the discretion of the General Assembly in confirming the title to lands claimed to belong to the State, but used or possessed … by other parties under an adverse claim.

SECTION 19-5-10. Admissibility of certified copies or certified photostatic copies of documents.

S.C. Code Ann. § 19-5-10 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 19 › Chapter 5 › Article 1 › Section 19-5-10

agency thereof, the State of South Carolina or any agency thereof or any political subdivision of this State and the original of any such paper is required to be kept on file in any such office, is in the possession … of any adverse party or has been lost or destroyed, a certified copy of the record of such paper, if it has been recorded, or copy of such paper, certified by the lawful custodian thereof, if it is kept

SECTION 15-65-10. Appointment of receiver.

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-65-10 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 15 › Chapter 65 › Section 15-65-10

circuit court, either in or out of court: (1) Before judgment, on the application of either party, when he establishes an apparent right to property which is the subject of the action and which is in the possession … of an adverse party and the property, or its rents and profits, are in danger of being lost or materially injured or impaired, except in cases when judgment upon failure to answer may be had without application

SECTION 10-9-130. Department may issue leases or licenses; notice of applications.

S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-130 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 10 › Chapter 9 › Article 3 › Section 10-9-130

However, the lessee or licensee shall not take possession if there is an adverse claim and the burden of proving ownership in the State shall be placed upon the lessee or licensee.

SECTION 36-8-304. Indorsement.

S.C. Code Ann. § 36-8-304 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 36 › Chapter 8 › Section 36-8-304

(e) An indorsement of a security certificate in bearer form may give notice of an adverse claim to the certificate, but it does not otherwise affect a right to registration that the holder possesses.

SECTION 19-1-180. Out-of-court statements by certain children.

S.C. Code Ann. § 19-1-180 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 19 › Chapter 1 › Section 19-1-180

(C) The proponent of the statement shall inform the adverse party of the proponent's intention to offer the statement and the content of the statement sufficiently in advance of the proceeding to provide … If the child is twelve years of age or older, the adverse party may challenge the professional decision that the child functions cognitively, adaptively, or developmentally under the age of twelve.

SECTION 50-18-235. Application and issuance of aquaculture permits; permitted activities; factors considered for issuance; separate facilities; exemptions; penalties.

S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-235 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 50 › Chapter 18 › Article 2 › Section 50-18-235

wholesale or retail a live aquaculture product; (3) to engage in aquaculture of an aquatic species not indigenous to this State, subject to the provisions of this title; (4) to engage in aquaculture, possess … , or sell an aquatic species solely for the purposes of stocking; (5) to engage in aquaculture of hybrid striped bass; (6) to engage in aquaculture, or possess an aquatic species to provide sport fishing

SECTION 50-23-290. Obtaining clear title to watercraft or outboard motor without proper proof of ownership.

S.C. Code Ann. § 50-23-290 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 50 › Chapter 23 › Article 1 › Section 50-23-290

Any person coming into possession of a watercraft or outboard motor without proper proof of ownership must apply to the department for a title using the form prescribed by the department. … If there is a claim of interest adverse to the applicant, the department shall not issue a title until the issue is resolved.

SECTION 60-12-10. Definitions.

S.C. Code Ann. § 60-12-10 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 60 › Chapter 12 › Section 60-12-10

As used in this chapter: (1) "Adverse effect" means an effect on a historic property, including alteration, destruction, or demolition, that diminishes the property's historic integrity. (2) "Agency" means … The department may certify an individual who does not possess the educational requirements specified by this item as a qualified preservation professional where such individual has developed expertise

SECTION 17-23-175. Admissibility of out-of-court statement of child under twelve; determination of trustworthiness; notice to adverse party.

S.C. Code Ann. § 17-23-175 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 17 › Chapter 23 › Section 17-23-175

(B) In determining whether a statement possesses particularized guarantees of trustworthiness, the court may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors: (1) whether the statement was elicited … contents of a statement offered pursuant to this section are subject to discovery pursuant to Rule 5 of the South Carolina Rules of Criminal Procedure. (2) If the child is twelve years of age or older, an adverse

SECTION 36-7-603. Conflicting claims; interpleader.

S.C. Code Ann. § 36-7-603 · South Carolina · Statutes

Title 36 › Chapter 7 › Section 36-7-603

If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence