S.C. Code § 29-5-60

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 29-5-60 - Proration of payments among lienors
(A) In the event the amount due the contractor by the owner is insufficient to pay all the lienors acquiring liens as herein provided it is the duty of the owner to prorate among all just claims the amount due the contractor.
(B) In the event the amount due a subcontractor by the contractor is insufficient to pay all the lienors acquiring liens under Section 29-5-20 as a result of supplying labor, materials, or services to that subcontractor, all just liens must be prorated by the contractor among sub-subcontractors and suppliers to that subcontractor.

S.C. Code § 29-5-60

1992 Act No. 368, Section 2; 1916 (29) 686; Civ. C. '22 Section 5643; 1932 Code Section 8731; 1942 Code Section 8731; 1952 Code Section 45-256; 1962 Code Section 45-256.