It shall be competent (a) to introduce in evidence as prima facie evidence that the same is genuine any instrument purporting to be the original of any waybill, receipt, bill of lading or similar instrument issued by any common carrier or (b) to introduce in evidence a copy of any such instrument as prima facie evidence that the same is a true and correct copy if the adverse party shall fail, upon due notice given, to produce the original instrument.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 26-8; 1952 Code Section 26-8; 1942 Code Section 736; 1932 Code Section 736; Civ. P. '22 Section 752; Civ. C. '12 Section 4015; 1910 (26) 695.
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.