All, and every part, of the common law of England, where it is not altered by the Code or inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of this State, is hereby continued in full force and effect in the same manner as before the adoption of this section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 14-1-50
Common law of England continues in effect
Applied in 12 court decisions — leading case United States v. Rodriguez (2013)
Most recently applied in 135 F. Supp. 3d 502 - Wellin v. Wellin (September 2015)
1962 Code SECTION 1-19; 1972 (57) 2775.
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