If the property, or any part thereof, be concealed in a building or enclosure the constable 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. If necessary he may call to his aid the power of his county.
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-1420
Taking property concealed in building or enclosure
1962 Code SECTION 43-176; 1952 Code SECTION 43-176; 1942 Code SECTION 261; 1932 Code SECTION 261; Civ
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