Any lessor or landlord who makes unreasonable and excessive distress shall be liable for all damages sustained by the tenant whose goods are distrained by reason of such excessive distress. Such damage may be recovered by an action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-300
Damages for unreasonable and excessive distress
1962 Code SECTION 41-159; 1952 Code SECTION 41-159; 1942 Code SECTION 8824; 1932 Code SECTION 8824; Civ
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