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§ 43-7-270 — Return of money wrongfully withheld with interest and attorney's fee.

South Carolina § 43-7-270
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 43SOCIAL SERVICES
Ch. 7MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE

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S.C. Code Ann. § 43-7-270 (2026).

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Should it be determined that the person receiving medical care is not indebted as alleged in the petition, any money withheld from him shall be returned together with six per cent interest and a reasonable attorney's fee as set by the court, provided an attorney has been employed by such person.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 71-145.6; 1964 (53) 2194.

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