South Carolina § 58-9-1840 - Delivery of certain messages.

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§ 58-9-1840. Delivery of certain messages.

Such companies shall deliver all dispatches to the persons to whom they are addressed or to their agents, on payment of any charge due for them if such persons or agents reside within one mile of the telegraphic station or within the city or town in which such station is.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-254; 1952 Code SECTION 58-254; 1942 Code SECTION 8549; 1932 Code SECTION 8549; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5032; 1920 (31) 725.

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

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Section 58-9-1840 ("Delivery of certain messages.") 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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