Section 17-7-280. Form of conclusion of inquisition in case of death by means unknown.

SC Code § 17-7-280 (2019) (N/A)
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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.