S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-130
Bond required to stay ejectment on appeal
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An appeal in an ejectment case will not stay ejectment unless at the time of appealing the tenant shall give an appeal bond as in other civil cases for an amount to be fixed by the magistrate and conditioned for the payment of all costs and damages which the landlord may sustain thereby. In the event the tenant shall fail to file the bond herein required within five days after service of the notice of appeal such appeal shall be dismissed by the trial magistrate.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-130, filing an appeal in an ejectment case does not automatically pause the eviction process. To halt ejectment while an appeal is pending, the tenant must post an appeal bond—set by the magistrate—that covers potential costs and damages the landlord might incur. If the required bond is not filed within five days of serving the notice of appeal, the trial magistrate is required to dismiss the appeal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-130 provides landlords with a financial safeguard when a tenant appeals an ejectment ruling. Compliant operators generally understand that an appeal alone does not delay ejectment; the tenant must post a bond in an amount the magistrate sets to cover costs and damages. If the tenant fails to file that bond within the five-day window, the appeal is subject to dismissal, allowing the ejectment process to continue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-130 establishes that tenants who wish to appeal an ejectment ruling and pause the eviction must post an appeal bond within five days of serving the notice of appeal. The bond amount is determined by the magistrate and is meant to cover any costs and damages the landlord may sustain during the appeal period. Tenants facing this deadline may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the bond process and available options.
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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