If the property or any part thereof be concealed in a building or enclosure the sheriff shall publicly demand its delivery. If it be not delivered he shall cause the building or enclosure to be broken open and take the property into his possession and, if necessary, he may call to his aid the power of his county.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-69-180
Taking of property concealed in building or enclosure
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case United States v. Tyler (1991)
Most recently applied in United States v. Tyler (August 1991)
1962 Code SECTION 10-2513; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2513; 1942 Code SECTION 561; 1932 Code SECTION 561; Civ
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