§ 22-3-1110 Defense of questionable title in defendant’s answer
§ 22-3-1120 Written undertaking by defendant in cases where title to real property will come in question
§ 22-3-1130 Action discontinued upon delivery of undertaking; costs
§ 22-3-1140 Procedure if undertaking not delivered
§ 22-3-1150 Effect of plaintiff’s showing developing an issue of title
§ 22-3-1160 Defense of questionable title as to one of several causes of action
§ 22-3-1170 New action in circuit court after discontinuance by delivery of answer and undertaking
§ 22-3-1180 Costs in circuit court action
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 22 > Chapter 3 > Article 11 - Proceedings When Title to Real Estate Is Involved

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • At need: means after the beneficiary is deceased, and "at preneed" means before the beneficiary is deceased. See South Carolina Code 32-7-10
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Department: means the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. See South Carolina Code 32-7-10
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Provider: means a funeral home licensed in this State which is the entity providing services and merchandise pursuant to a preneed funeral contract and is designated trustee of all funds. See South Carolina Code 32-7-10
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.