The rule of common law, that statutes in derogation of that law are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Title.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 26-1; 1952 Code Section 26-1; 1942 Code Section 902; 1932 Code Section 902; Civ. P. '22 Section 850; Civ. P. '12 Section 487; Civ. P. '02 Section 448; 1870 (14) 470.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 19-1-10. Rules of construction.
Section 19-1-20. "Clerk" defined.
Section 19-1-30. Pleading shall not be evidence against accused.
Section 19-1-60. Request for admission of authenticity of documents and other papers.
Section 19-1-70. Proof of negligence by plaintiff in certain motor vehicle cases.
Section 19-1-90. Admissibility in criminal proceeding of written statement made to public employee.
Section 19-1-110. Introduction of certain instruments or copies issued by common carriers.
Section 19-1-130. Situations in which notary's protest is sufficient evidence.
Section 19-1-140. Use of testimony in subsequent trials when witness is in armed forces.
Section 19-1-150. Life expectancy tables.
Section 19-1-160. Nonsealed instruments may be considered as sealed.
Section 19-1-180. Out-of-court statements by certain children.