South Carolina § 15-77-10 - Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.
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§ 15-77-10. Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.
Every person authorized and appointed by the United States for the purpose, in its name and in its behalf, may commence and prosecute to final decree, judgment and execution any action for the recovery from individuals of debts due and effects belonging to the United States. Every such action shall be conducted in the same manner and subject to the same rules and regulations as when commenced by one citizen of this State against another citizen thereof, and the defendant shall be allowed the same privileges and advantages as he would be entitled to if sued by a citizen of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-2601; 1952 Code SECTION 10-2601; 1942 Code SECTION 336; 1932 Code SECTION 336; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 292; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3925; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2822; G. S. 2169; R. S. 2298; 1785 (4) 667.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-77-10 ("Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.") 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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