South Carolina § 37-2-712 - Confession of judgment.

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§ 37-2-712. Confession of judgment.

A lessee may not authorize any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of a consumer rental-purchase agreement. An authorization in violation of this section is void.

HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 121, SECTION 6.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 37-2-712

What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 37-2-712 cover?

Section 37-2-712 ("Confession of judgment.") 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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