§ 28-2-410 Interest on and investment of monies deposited with clerk of court
§ 28-2-420 Interest on amount found to be just compensation; return of excess funds deposited with clerk of court
§ 28-2-430 Appointment of guardian ad litem
§ 28-2-440 Date of valuation; risk of loss
§ 28-2-450 Extent of municipality’s right of condemnation
§ 28-2-460 Parties to whom just compensation must be made and paid
§ 28-2-470 Proceedings to challenge condemnor’s right to condemn
§ 28-2-480 Condemnees’ right to portion of funds on deposit with clerk of court after condemnor has taken possession
§ 28-2-490 Waiver of objections and defenses to taking upon withdrawing portion of funds on deposit with clerk of court
§ 28-2-500 Amount deposited with or withdrawn from clerk of court not relevant evidence
§ 28-2-510 Award of costs and litigation expenses; procedures; prevailing landowner defined
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 28 > Chapter 2 > Article 4 - Miscellaneous

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Open-end credit: A credit agreement (typically a credit card) that allows a customer to borrow against a preapproved credit line when purchasing goods and services. The borrower is only billed for the amount that is actually borrowed plus any interest due. (Also called a charge account or revolving credit.) Source: OCC
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.