§ 58-9-2010 Telephone and telegraph wires shall be erected and maintained so as to protect persons and property
§ 58-9-2020 Authorization to construct, maintain and operate lines in State
§ 58-9-2030 Condemnation powers generally
§ 58-9-2150 Delivery of messages between points in this State
§ 58-9-2160 Action for damages for failure to deliver message between points in this State

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 9 > Article 17 - Telephone and Telegraph Companies - Common Provisions

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.