South Carolina § 62-4-202 - Payment or delivery discharges.
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§ 62-4-202. Payment or delivery discharges.
Payment or delivery made in good faith on the basis of the proof of authority and affidavit releases the debtor or person having possession of the personal property or of the instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action to the same extent as if payment or delivery had been made to a local personal representative.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 1; 1987 Act No. 171, SECTION 63; 2013 Act No. 100, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2014.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 62-4-202 cover?
Section 62-4-202 ("Payment or delivery discharges.") 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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