§ 58-1-10 Acceptance of free rides on railroads or telegraph frank by certain officials unlawful
§ 58-1-20 Offer of free pass or reduced rates to certain officials unlawful
§ 58-1-30 Bond required of public utilities appealing from rate decisions
§ 58-1-40 Reports of certain carriers and public utilities to Department of Revenue
§ 58-1-50 Interest paid with refund of excess charges not to constitute cost basis for rate-making
§ 58-1-65 South Carolina public water impoundments for federally regulated hydroelectric projects; programs to combat growth of aquatic weeds; hold harmless statute for owners and operators
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • lands: as used in this chapter shall be held to cover and include railroads and all property assessed for benefits. See South Carolina Code 49-19-40
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.