South Carolina Code > Title 32 > Chapter 3 – Statute of Frauds
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| § 32-3-10 | Agreements required to be in writing and signed |
| § 32-3-20 | Action on representation as to character will lie only where representation is in writing and signed |
Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 32 > Chapter 3 - Statute of Frauds
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.