S.C. Code § 30-5-20

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.

Section 30-5-20 - Certified copies of recorded instruments; effect of furnishing incorrect copy

The register of deeds, or his deputy, shall be required, on application, to give a certified copy of any writing recorded in his office, the fees for such copy being first paid in advance, if required or tendered, as the case may be. If the register or his deputy shall furnish an incorrect transcript of any deed recorded, he shall forfeit and pay to the party the damages that may accrue in consequence thereof.

S.C. Code § 30-5-20

1947 (45) 150; 1843 (11) 255; 1839 (11) 116; 1698 (2) 138; R. S. 821; G. S. 720; Civ. C. '02 Section 951; Civ. C. '12 Section 1358; Civ. C. '22 Section 2182; 1932 Code Section 3638; 1942 Code Section 3636; 1952 Code Section 60-8; 1962 Code Section 60-8.

Code Commissioner's Note

1997 Act No. 34, Section 1, directed the Code Commissioner to change all references to "Register of Mesne Conveyances" to "Register of Deeds" wherever appearing in the 1976 Code of Laws.