S.C. Code § 36-1-307

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 36-1-307 - Prima facie evidence by third-party documents

A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice, or any other document authorized or required by the contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party.

S.C. Code § 36-1-307

Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 213 (SB 343), s 1, eff. 10/1/2014.
1962 Code Section 10.1-202; 1966 (54) 2716; former 1976 Code Section 36-1-202.

2014 Act No. 213, Section 51, provides as follows:

"SECTION 51. This act becomes effective on October 1, 2014. It applies to transactions entered into and events occurring after that date."