South Carolina § 47-1-20 - Acts of agents imputed to corporations.

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§ 47-1-20. Acts of agents imputed to corporations.

The knowledge and acts of agents and persons employed by corporations in regard to animals transported, owned or employed by or in the custody of such corporations shall be held to be the acts and knowledge of such corporations.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 6-2; 1952 Code SECTION 6-2; 1942 Code SECTION 1600; 1932 Code SECTION 1600; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 564; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 915; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 630; G. S. 1708; R. S. 512.

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

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Section 47-1-20 ("Acts of agents imputed to corporations.") 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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