South Carolina Statutes
§ 8-5-40 — Official acts performed after offense but before removal shall be valid.
South Carolina § 8-5-40
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 8PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Ch. 5BUYING AND SELLING OF OFFICES PROHIBITED
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-5-40 (2026).
Text
If any person shall offend in anything contrary to the tenor and effect of Sections 8-5-20 and 8-5-30, yet, notwithstanding, all judgments given and all other acts executed or done by such person so offending, by authority or color of the office or deputation which ought to be forfeited or not occupied or not enjoyed by the person so offending, after the offense so by such person committed or done and before such person so offending for such offense be removed from the exercise, administration and occupation of such office or deputation, shall be and remain good and sufficient in law to all intents, constructions and purposes.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 50-104; 1952 Code SECTION 50-104; 1942 Code SECTION 3067; 1932 Code SECTION 3067; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 754; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 672; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 603; G. S. 556; R. S. 522; 1737 (3) 469.
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