S.C. Code § 23-15-40

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 23-15-40 - Service of process, orders and notices; penalties for default

The sheriff or his regular deputy, on the delivery thereof to him, shall serve, execute and return every process, rule, order or notice issued by any court of record in this State or by other competent authority. If the sheriff shall make default herein he shall be subject to rule and attachment as for a contempt and he shall also be liable to the party injured in a civil suit.

S.C. Code § 23-15-40

1874 (15) 645; 1839 (11) 41; 1808 (5) 571; 1791 (7) 263; 1784 (7) 209; R. S. 725; G. S. 660; Civ. C. '02 Section 845; Civ. C. '12 Section 1170; Civ. C. '22 Section 2063; 1932 Code Section 3520; 1942 Code Section 3520; 1952 Code Section 53-194; 1962 Code Section 53-194.