§ 54-1-10 Charleston designated State port
§ 54-1-20 Discharge of oil or any oil product from vessel in harbor
§ 54-1-30 Discharge of oil or other products into harbor of county containing city over 60,000
§ 54-1-40 Criminal liability for unskillful or negligent management of steamboat
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 54 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.