South Carolina § 11-35-30 - Obligation of good faith.
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§ 11-35-30. Obligation of good faith.
Every contract or duty within this code imposes an obligation of good faith in its negotiation, performance or enforcement. "Good faith" means honesty in fact in the conduct or transaction concerned and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing.
HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 148, SECTION 1; 1997 Act No. 153, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 11-35-30 ("Obligation of good faith.") 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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