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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-17-800

Bail may be liable to sheriff or constable

1962 Code SECTION 10-880; 1952 Code SECTION 10-880; 1942 Code SECTION 524; 1932 Code SECTION 524; Civ

The bail taken upon the arrest shall, unless they justify or other bail be given or justified, be liable to the sheriff or constable by action for damages which he may sustain by reason of such omission.

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