S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-100
Effect of verdict for plaintiff
Operative Text
If the verdict be for the plaintiff the magistrate shall within five days issue a writ of ejectment and the tenant shall be ejected by the constable or special constable or the sheriff of the county.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-100, when a magistrate's court rules in favor of a landlord (the plaintiff) in an ejectment proceeding, the court is required to issue a writ of ejectment within five days of that verdict. Once issued, a constable, special constable, or county sheriff carries out the physical removal of the tenant from the property. This provision establishes the mandatory timeline and the officials responsible for executing the court's order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-100 outlines what happens after a successful ejectment verdict: the magistrate must issue the writ within five days, and a constable or sheriff then carries out the removal. Compliant operators generally work through the proper court channels and allow the designated law enforcement officer to execute the writ rather than attempting self-help removal. Coordinating with the magistrate's office after a favorable verdict helps ensure the process moves forward on the statutory timeline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-100, a tenant facing an ejectment verdict has very little time before a writ is issued and a constable or sheriff is authorized to carry out removal. Tenants in this situation may wish to explore whether any procedural defenses or appeals are available before the five-day window closes. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with South Carolina magistrate court procedures can help clarify what options, if any, remain after a verdict is entered.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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