South Carolina Statutes
§ 39-3-40 — Testimony may be compelled; immunity of witness.
South Carolina § 39-3-40
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 39TRADE AND COMMERCE
Ch. 3TRUSTS, MONOPOLIES, AND RESTRAINTS OF TRADE
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-3-40 (2026).
Text
Any person may be compelled to testify in any action or prosecution under Sections 39-3-10 to 39-3-30. But such testimony shall not be used in any other action or prosecution against such witness and such witness shall forever be exempt from any prosecution for the act concerning which he testifies.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 66-54; 1952 Code SECTION 66-54; 1942 Code SECTION 6622; 1932 Code SECTION 6622; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3532; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2439; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2847; 1897 (22) 434. ARTICLE 3 Monopolies, Conspiracies in Restraint of Trade, Boycotts, and Sales at Less Than Cost
Nearby Sections
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§ 39-3-110
"Monopoly" defined.§ 39-3-120
Monopolies declared unlawful.§ 39-3-160
Forfeiture of corporate franchise.§ 39-3-170
Disqualification of foreign corporation.§ 39-3-180
Penalties.§ 39-3-200
Provisions of article are cumulative.§ 39-3-30
Injured person may recover damages.§ 39-3-320
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