An actual peaceable and quiet possession of lands five years previous to July 4, 1776 shall be deemed a good and sufficient title and any grant obtained since that time, or which may be obtained, for such land is hereby declared null and void.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 57-57; 1952 Code Section 57-57; 1942 Code Section 8688; 1932 Code Section 8688; Civ. C. '22 Section 5210; Civ. C. '12 Section 3447; Civ. C. '02 Section 2361; G. S. 1769; R. S. 1880; 1787 (5) 40.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 27 - Property and Conveyances
Chapter 11 - Confirmation Of Titles
Section 27-11-10. State not precluded as to escheated lands by grants and the like.
Section 27-11-20. Former grants and the like made valid; persons may hold under same against State.
Section 27-11-70. Effect of possession of lands five years before July 4, 1776.