An actual peaceable and quiet possession of lands five years previous to July 4, 1776 shall be deemed a good and sufficient title and any grant obtained since that time, or which may be obtained, for such land is hereby declared null and void.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-11-70
Effect of possession of lands five years before July 4, 1776
1962 Code SECTION 57-57; 1952 Code SECTION 57-57; 1942 Code SECTION 8688; 1932 Code SECTION 8688; Civ
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