The lien may be enforced by petition to the court of common pleas for the county in which the building or structure is situated. The petition may be filed in term or in the clerk's office in vacation and the date of the filing shall be deemed the commencement of the suit.
S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-140
Enforcement of lien by petition to court of common pleas
1962 Code SECTION 45-264; 1952 Code SECTION 45-264; 1942 Code SECTION 8738; 1932 Code SECTION 8738; Civ
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