S.C. Code Ann. § 15-35-810. A judgment becomes a lien on real property for a period of 10 years.
In South Carolina, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only.
You must execute the judgment. A document called a writ of execution must be prepared, attested to by the clerk of court, and delivered to the sheriff. This gives the sheriff the power to take possession of any non-exempt personal property and, if necessary, real property.
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Small claims court is worth it when you know you are deterring someone from potentially harming others the same way they harmed you. You may also want to help others determine whether to do business with that person or corporation in the future, as court decisions are part of the public record.
All filings for small claims matters can be submitted by any of these ways: In person at the Center Justice Center (700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701). By electronic filing using the Civil eFile website. By drop-box located by the front entrance of the Central Justice Center.
Once the recorder's office has recorded the Abstract of Judgment, it officially becomes a lien on the real property the debtor owns in the county now or may acquire later.