§ 25-15-10 — Removal of disability of minority for transactions under Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

South Carolina § 25-15-10

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 25: MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
• Ch. 15: OTHER PROVISIONS FOR BENEFIT OF VETERANS

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The disability of minority of any male or female veteran otherwise eligible for guaranty of a loan pursuant to the provisions of Title III, Public Law 346, 78th Congress of the United States of America, approved June 22, 1944, known as the "Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944," (58 Statutes at Large 284), and all acts amendatory thereto, and of the minor spouse, widow or widower of such minor male or female veteran is hereby removed solely for the purpose of acquiring, encumbering, selling and conveying property and the incurring of indebtedness or obligations incident to either or both, or the refinancing thereof, and litigating or settling controversies arising therefrom, if all or part of the obligations incident to such transaction be guaranteed by the Veterans Administration pursuant to such act and an application signed by such minor. This section shall not be construed to impose any other or greater rights or liabilities than would exist if such minor male or female veteran or such minor spouse, widow or widower were each above the age of twenty-one years. Any such minor male or female veteran or minor spouse, widow or widower shall forever be estopped to void or deny, because of his or her minority, or to interpose the defense of minority in any action brought or judgment rendered pursuant to, any conveyance or any obligation made and entered into under said Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, and any acts amendatory thereto.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-654; 1952 Code SECTION 44-654; 1946 (44) 1541.