South Carolina § 35-1-505 - Misleading filings.
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§ 35-1-505. Misleading filings.
It is unlawful for a person to make or cause to be made, in a record that is used in an action or proceeding or filed under this chapter, a statement that, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, is false or misleading in a material respect, or, in connection with the statement, to omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement made, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, not false or misleading.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 110, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2006.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 35-1-505 cover?
Section 35-1-505 ("Misleading filings.") 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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