South Carolina § 58-15-180 - Stockholders' preemptive right.
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§ 58-15-180. Stockholders' preemptive right.
When any corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter or any corporation whose charter may be amended hereunder shall increase its capital stock its stockholders shall be given the preference of taking the increase in proportion to the amount of stock they may individually own.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-669; 1952 Code SECTION 58-669; 1942 Code SECTION 8190; 1932 Code SECTION 8190; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4370; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2884; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1927; 1899 (23) 68.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-15-180 ("Stockholders' preemptive right.") 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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