When several persons claim to be entitled to the same office or franchise one action may be brought against all such persons in order to try their respective rights to such office or franchise.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2258; 1952 Code Section 10-2258; 1942 Code Section 839; 1932 Code Section 839; Civ. P. '22 Section 787; Civ. P. '12 Section 474; Civ. P. '02 Section 436; 1870 (14) 526 Section 455.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 63 - Quo Warranto And Scire Facias
Section 15-63-10. Provisions of chapter are in lieu of scire facias and quo warranto.
Section 15-63-70. Action to vacate or annul letters patent.
Section 15-63-80. One action may be brought against several persons claiming office or franchise.
Section 15-63-90. Joining of relator as plaintiff.
Section 15-63-100. Security for costs.
Section 15-63-110. Complaint and arrest of defendant in action for usurping office.
Section 15-63-120. Judgment in action for usurping office.
Section 15-63-130. Assumption of office by relator, when judgment is in his favor.
Section 15-63-150. Recovery of damages from usurper.
Section 15-63-160. Judgment of exclusion from office or franchise; penalty for usurpation.
Section 15-63-170. Judgment of forfeiture against corporation.
Section 15-63-180. Costs against corporation or persons claiming to be such.
Section 15-63-190. Restraining corporation; appointment of receiver.
Section 15-63-200. Filing judgment roll against corporation or vacating letters patent.
Section 15-63-210. Entry of judgment relating to letters patent; disposition of realty.