South Carolina § 34-15-40 - Papers may be executed by authorized officer.
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§ 34-15-40. Papers may be executed by authorized officer.
In all proceedings in the probate court or elsewhere connected with any authority exercised under the provisions of Section 34-15-10 or under any similar provisions of law all accounts, returns and other papers may be signed and sworn to in behalf of the corporation by any officer thereof duly authorized by it. The answer and examination under oath of such officer shall be received as the answer and examination of the corporation. The court may order and compel an officer of such corporation to answer and attend the examination in the same manner as if he, instead of the corporation, were a party to the proceeding.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 8-244; 1952 Code SECTION 8-244; 1942 Code SECTION 7840; 1932 Code SECTION 7866; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3996; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2658; 1903 (24) 70.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 34-15-40 cover?
Section 34-15-40 ("Papers may be executed by authorized officer.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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