South Carolina § 15-17-570 - Debtor required to produce books.
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§ 15-17-570. Debtor required to produce books.
If on such examination it should appear that the debtor has kept books in relation to his trade, profession or occupation he shall be required to produce them, if in his possession or power. On failure to do so he shall be deprived of his discharge until he shall produce such books.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-857; 1952 Code SECTION 10-857; 1942 Code SECTION 866; 1932 Code SECTION 866; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 814; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4191; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3087; G. S. 2420; R. S. 2539; 1836 (6) 556.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-17-570 ("Debtor required to produce books.") 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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