Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the governing body of any county from disallowing any account, in whole or in part, when so rendered and verified, if it appears that the charges are incorrect or that the services or disbursements have not, in fact, been made or rendered, nor from requiring any other or further evidence of the truth or propriety thereof. No allowance or payment beyond legal claims shall ever be allowed. And the governing body of the county may refuse to audit or allow any claim or demand whatsoever unless made out and verified in the manner herein specified.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-413; 1952 Code Section 14-413; 1942 Code Section 3871; 1932 Code Section 3871; Civ. C. '22 Section 1112; Civ. C. '12 Section 991; Civ. C. '02 Section 806; G. S. 623; R. S. 691; 1875 (15) 945, 992; 1878 (16) 412; 1879 (17) 175; 1893 (21) 406.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 13 - Claims Against Counties
Section 4-13-10. Claims shall be itemized and verified.
Section 4-13-20. Claims filed by court clerk, sheriff, or magistrate require additional oath.
Section 4-13-30. Claims of certain county officers and physicians for post mortems.
Section 4-13-40. "File Book" of claims.
Section 4-13-50. Memorandum of time of presentment and name of claimant must appear in minutes.
Section 4-13-60. Custody of claim; withdrawal from custody.
Section 4-13-70. Time when claims are barred.
Section 4-13-90. Fees shall not be paid by county in connection with proof of claims.
Section 4-13-100. Drawing of orders on county treasurer.
Section 4-13-110. Repealed by 1993 Act No. 100, Section 1, eff June 14, 1993.
Section 4-13-130. Publication of list of claims audited.
Section 4-13-140. Failure to publish list of claims audited.
Section 4-13-150. Designation of accounts allowed; copies; endorsements.