S.C. Code § 16-5-90

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 16-5-90 - Preservation of property owner's right of action against participants in mob or riot resulting in damage to property

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the person whose property is so injured or destroyed from having and maintaining his action against every person engaged or participating in such mob or riot to recover full damages for any injury sustained; provided, however, that no damages shall be recovered by such person against any of such rioters for the same injury for which compensation shall be made by the county.

S.C. Code § 16-5-90

1871 (14) 562; R. S. 205; G. S. 2574; Cr. C. '02 Section 240; Cr. C. '12 Section 327; Cr. C. '22 Section 317; 1932 Code Section 1387; 1942 Code Section 1387; 1952 Code Section 16-109; 1962 Code Section 16-109.