This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that it shall afford a complete remedy to any plaintiff claiming property by forfeiture unto him for nonpayment of taxes or by acquisition at or through a tax sale, so that he can under this chapter obtain a final and complete adjudication of the nature and extent of the title thereto and, in any event, procure a valid sale of the property from the proceeds of which the unpaid taxes shall be paid.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 65-3306; 1952 Code Section 65-3306; 1942 Code Section 2170-1; 1934 (38) 1563; 1941 (42) 58.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 61 - Suits To Clear Tax Titles
Section 12-61-10. Persons who may institute action to clear tax title.
Section 12-61-20. Procedure; defendants.
Section 12-61-30. Laws applicable to proceedings.
Section 12-61-40. Judgment for defendant may be conditioned on payment of taxes.
Section 12-61-50. Costs when property was purchased for less than one thousand dollars.