Every person authorized and appointed by the United States for the purpose, in its name and in its behalf, may commence and prosecute to final decree, judgment and execution any action for the recovery from individuals of debts due and effects belonging to the United States. Every such action shall be conducted in the same manner and subject to the same rules and regulations as when commenced by one citizen of this State against another citizen thereof, and the defendant shall be allowed the same privileges and advantages as he would be entitled to if sued by a citizen of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2601; 1952 Code Section 10-2601; 1942 Code Section 336; 1932 Code Section 336; Civ. P. '22 Section 292; Civ. C. '12 Section 3925; Civ. C. '02 Section 2822; G. S. 2169; R. S. 2298; 1785 (4) 667.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States
Section 15-77-10. Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.
Section 15-77-20. Suits affecting obligations of the State.
Section 15-77-30. State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.
Section 15-77-40. Action for forfeiture of property to State.
Section 15-77-50. Jurisdiction and venue of actions affecting State agencies and officials.
Section 15-77-300. . Allowance of fees.
Section 15-77-320. No right of action created.