If the existence of the nuisance be established in an action, as provided in this chapter or in a criminal proceeding, an order of abatement shall be entered as part of the judgment in the case. The order shall direct the removal from the building or place of all fixtures, furniture, musical instruments or movable property used in conducting the nuisance, shall direct the sale thereof in the manner provided for the sale of chattels under execution and shall direct the effectual closing of the building or place against its use for any purpose and so keeping it closed for a period of one year, unless sooner released.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-1808; 1952 Code Section 10-1808; 1942 Code Section 579; 1932 Code Section 579; Civ. P. '22 Section 495; 1918 (30) 816.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 43 - Abatement Of Nuisances
Section 15-43-10. Use of buildings or places for lewdness and the like declared a nuisance.
Section 15-43-20. Attorney General, solicitor, or citizen may bring suit for injunction.
Section 15-43-30. Temporary injunction.
Section 15-43-40. Trial; evidence of general reputation.
Section 15-43-50. Immunity of witnesses.
Section 15-43-70. Violation of injunction; punishment for contempt.
Section 15-43-80. Abatement; sale of fixtures; closing place for year.
Section 15-43-90. Use of proceeds of sale of personal property.
Section 15-43-100. Entry or use of closed building as contempt.
Section 15-43-110. Owner may secure release of building.
Section 15-43-120. Notice shall be given to owner before action against him.
Section 15-43-130. Establishment of existence of nuisance in criminal proceeding.