South Carolina § 15-9-15 - Affidavit as proof of service by publication.

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§ 15-9-15. Affidavit as proof of service by publication.

In addition to the method of proof of service by publication provided by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, proof of service by publication may be made by affidavit before a notary public of this State that the appropriate notice has been printed or published.

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 400, SECTION 1.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15-9-15 ("Affidavit as proof of service by publication.") 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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