South Carolina § 4-13-40 - "File Book" of claims.
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§ 4-13-40. "File Book" of claims.
The governing body of each county shall keep in its office a "File Book" in which all claims presented for its consideration shall be entered by its clerk, the entry designating the date of filing, by whom presented, to whom such claim belongs and the character and amount thereof. The clerk shall number such claims in the order in which they are filed, audited and allowed from number one upwards.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 14-405; 1952 Code SECTION 14-405; 1942 Code SECTION 3872; 1932 Code SECTION 3872; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 1113; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 992; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 807; G. S. 624; R. S. 692; 1875 (25) 993; 1882 (17) 891.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4-13-40 (""File Book" of claims.") 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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