§ 58-9-1810 Duty to receive and transmit telegrams
§ 58-9-1820 Liability for messages in cipher
§ 58-9-1830 Common carriers of intelligence shall not require contract limiting its liability
§ 58-9-1840 Delivery of certain messages
§ 58-9-1850 Free delivery of messages in certain cities
§ 58-9-1860 Liability for negligence causing mental anguish or suffering

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 9 > Article 15 - Telegraph Companies - General Provisions

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.