The executor or administrator, plaintiff in the action, shall be liable to costs in case there be a verdict for the defendant or nonsuit or discontinuance, out of the goods, chattels and lands of the testator or intestate, if any.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-1955; 1952 Code Section 10-1955; 1942 Code Section 413; 1932 Code Section 413; Civ. P. '22 Section 369; Civ. C. '12 Section 3957; Civ. C. '02 Section 2853; 1903 (24) 96.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 51 - Death By Wrongful Act And Lynching
Section 15-51-10. Civil action for wrongful act causing death.
Section 15-51-20. Beneficiaries of action for wrongful death; by whom brought.
Section 15-51-30. Effect of illegitimacy.
Section 15-51-40. Damages; amount and to whom payable.
Section 15-51-41. Court approval required for settlement of wrongful death or survival action.
Section 15-51-42. Approval of settlements of wrongful death or survival actions.
Section 15-51-50. Liability for costs.
Section 15-51-60. Effect of action prior to death.
Section 15-51-210. When county is liable for damages for lynching.