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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-69-140

When defendant shall be entitled to redelivery; undertaking

1962 Code SECTION 10-2510; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2510; 1942 Code SECTION 558; 1932 Code SECTION 558; Civ

At any time before the delivery of the property to the plaintiff the defendant may require the return thereof upon giving to the sheriff a written undertaking, executed by two or more sufficient sureties, to the effect that they are bound in double the value of the property, as stated in the affidavit of the plaintiff, for the delivery thereof to the plaintiff, if such delivery be adjudged, and for the payment to him of such sum as may, for any cause, including damages suffered on account of depreciation in value of the property pending the determination of the action, be recovered against the defendant. If a return of the property be not required by the defendant as herein and under the circumstances in SECTION 15-69-130 provided and within the time therein provided, it shall be delivered to the plaintiff, except as provided in SECTION 15-69-200.

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