South Carolina § 1-7-55 Counter-claims, cross-actions, or other actions on behalf of public officers and employees.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 1-7-55 — Counter-claims, cross-actions, or other actions on behalf of public officers and employees.

South Carolina § 1-7-55

Title 1ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Ch. 7ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SOLICITORS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 1-7-55 (2026).

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When the Attorney General undertakes to defend any civil action or proceeding on behalf of any officer or employee of the State, or of any political subdivision of the State, he may, in his discretion, upon the request of the officer or employee, enter and prosecute a counter-claim, cross-action, or any other appropriate action in the suit on behalf of the officer or employee.

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