South Carolina § 40-5-80 - Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.

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§ 40-5-80. Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.

This chapter may not be construed so as to prevent a citizen from prosecuting or defending his own cause, if he so desires.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-102; 1952 Code SECTION 56-102; 1942 Code SECTION 326; 1932 Code SECTION 326; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 282; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3922; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2819; G. S. 2167; R. S. 2295; 1721 (7) 173; 1868 (14) 97; 2002 Act No. 307, SECTION 2.

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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 40-5-80 cover?

Section 40-5-80 ("Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.") 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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