S.C. Code Ann. § 22-9-80 – Execution of process and return

A constable shall faithfully and promptly:

(1) Execute all processes lawfully directed to him by competent authority; and
(2) Make return, on oath, to the person issuing the process, to be endorsed in writing on it, of his proceedings by virtue of it.
Every constable appointed by a magistrate shall be bound, when required, to execute every lawful order, judgment and determination of the magistrate or his court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-320; 1952 Code SECTION 43-320; 1942 Code SECTION 3738; 1932 Code SECTION 3738; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2271; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1475; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1050; G. S. 867; R. S. 904-907; 1839 (11) 80.