Whenever by the provisions of law any property, real or personal, shall be forfeited to the State or to any officer for its use an action for the recovery of such property, alleging the ground of the forfeiture, may be brought by the proper officer in the circuit court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2604; 1952 Code Section 10-2604; 1942 Code Section 846; 1932 Code Section 846; Civ. P. '22 Section 794; Civ. P. '12 Section 481; Civ. P. '02 Section 443; 1870 (14) 526 Section 462.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States
Section 15-77-10. Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.
Section 15-77-20. Suits affecting obligations of the State.
Section 15-77-30. State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.
Section 15-77-40. Action for forfeiture of property to State.
Section 15-77-50. Jurisdiction and venue of actions affecting State agencies and officials.
Section 15-77-300. . Allowance of fees.
Section 15-77-320. No right of action created.