The only tenure of lands in this State is that of free and common socage.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 57-1; 1952 Code Section 57-1; 1942 Code Section 8680; 1932 Code Section 8680; Civ. C. '22 Section 5202; Civ. C. '12 Section 3439; Civ. C. '02 Section 2353; G. S. 1761; R. S. 1872; 1712 (2) 413.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 27 - Property and Conveyances
Chapter 5 - Estates And Construction Of Documents Creating Estates
Section 27-5-10. Tenure of lands in State.
Section 27-5-20. Rule in Shelley's Case.
Section 27-5-30. Construction of terms "failure of issue" and the like.
Section 27-5-40. Feoffment with livery of seizin shall not defeat remainder.
Section 27-5-50. Warranties by life tenants; collateral warranties.
Section 27-5-60. Feoffments made by person wrongfully in possession.
Section 27-5-90. Effect of descent cast.
Section 27-5-100. Right of entry of lawful owner or heirs against heirs of disseizor.
Section 27-5-110. Entry on land.
Section 27-5-120. Posthumous child shall take under will or settlement.