S.C. Code § 22-9-80

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 22-9-80 - Execution of process and return

A constable shall faithfully and promptly:

(1) Execute all processes lawfully directed to him by competent authority; and

(2) Make return, on oath, to the person issuing the process, to be endorsed in writing on it, of his proceedings by virtue of it.

Every constable appointed by a magistrate shall be bound, when required, to execute every lawful order, judgment and determination of the magistrate or his court.

S.C. Code § 22-9-80

1839 (11) 80; R. S. 904-907; G. S. 867; Civ. C. '02 Section 1050; Civ. C. '12 Section 1475; Civ. C. '22 Section 2271; 1932 Code Section 3738; 1942 Code Section 3738; 1952 Code Section 43-320; 1962 Code Section 43-320.