The agent or agents so appointed shall have equal power and authority with the assignee or assignees to sell and dispose of the property assigned and distribute and pay the proceeds, according to the intent and provisions of the deed of assignment. All sales, hypothecations or other transfers of property, whether real or personal, shall be void and null unless made with the consent and concurrence of the assignee or assignees and agent or agents, or a majority of them, and should the assignee or assignees and agent or agents be equally divided on any question such question shall be decided by an umpire appointed as provided in Section 27-25-110.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 57-359; 1952 Code Section 57-359; 1942 Code Section 9100; 1932 Code Section 9100; Civ. C. '22 Section 5505; Civ. C. '12 Section 3726; Civ. C. '02 Section 2641; G. S. 2008; R. S. 2140; 1828 (6) 366.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 27 - Property and Conveyances
Chapter 25 - Assignments For The Benefit Of Creditors
Section 27-25-10. Assignment by insolvent debtor.
Section 27-25-20. Preferential transactions within ninety days of assignment.
Section 27-25-30. Assignment for benefit of creditors; attack by creditor.
Section 27-25-40. Assignment for benefit of creditors; appointment of agents by creditors.
Section 27-25-50. Sales and transfers prior to appointment of agents.
Section 27-25-60. Calling creditors together.
Section 27-25-70. Procedure when assignees neglect or refuse to call creditors together.
Section 27-25-80. Election of agents.
Section 27-25-90. Rights and powers of agents.
Section 27-25-100. Effect of neglect or refusal of creditors to appoint agents.
Section 27-25-110. Appointment of umpire.
Section 27-25-120. Deposit of proceeds of sales.
Section 27-25-130. General powers of creditors.
Section 27-25-140. Statements of proceedings.
Section 27-25-150. Damages for failure to account or follow directions.