South Carolina § 58-13-620 - Perishable freight.
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§ 58-13-620. Perishable freight.
In case such refused or unclaimed freight shall be in its nature perishable, then in order to protect the interests of all concerned, it may be sold as soon as it can be. The proceeds of such sale shall be applied to the charges of transportation, storage and demurrage on such freight and all other lawful charges assessed against it, as well as any legitimate expense connected with the sale thereof, and the balance shall be accounted for to the rightful owner, upon satisfactory proof of ownership.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-602; 1952 Code SECTION 58-602; 1942 Code SECTION 7216; 1932 Code SECTION 7216; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3930; 1913 (28) 140.
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Section 58-13-620 ("Perishable freight.") 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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