S.C. Code Ann. § 17-7-280 – Form of conclusion of inquisition in case of death by means unknown

If it shall appear that the deceased came to his death by means unknown to the jury the inquisition shall conclude thus: "That the said E F was killed and murdered by some person or persons (or by some means) to the jurors unknown, against the peace and dignity of the same State aforesaid."

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-123; 1952 Code SECTION 17-123; 1942 Code SECTION 1081; 1932 Code SECTION 1081; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 168; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 1012; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 714; G. S. 2677; R. S. 593; 1839 (11) 75.