§ 57-13-10 Commission may cooperate with respect to interstate bridges
§ 57-13-20 Counties may provide funds for interstate bridges; reimbursement
§ 57-13-30 Preceding sections inapplicable to certain bridges
§ 57-13-40 Commission may grant permits for toll bridges
§ 57-13-50 Public notice before issue of permit for toll bridge
§ 57-13-60 Duties of county governing bodies with respect to bridges
§ 57-13-70 Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties
§ 57-13-80 Formation of bridge districts by counties
§ 57-13-90 Width of bridges on state highways
§ 57-13-100 Contracts for work on bridges
§ 57-13-110 Wanton or wilful injury to or destruction of bridges
§ 57-13-120 Owners of milldams and bridges shall keep them in repair
§ 57-13-130 Preservation of certain covered bridges; limitations on use; damage claims

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 57 > Chapter 13 - Provisions Affecting Bridges Only

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • lands: as used in this chapter shall be held to cover and include railroads and all property assessed for benefits. See South Carolina Code 49-19-40
  • owner: as used in this chapter shall mean the owner of the freehold estate, as appears by the deed record, and it shall not include reversioners, remaindermen, trustees or mortgagees, who shall not be counted and need not be notified by publication or served by process but shall be represented by the present owner of the freehold estate in any proceedings under this chapter. See South Carolina Code 49-19-30
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.