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S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-400

Allowance of claim and costs of petitioning creditor

1962 Code SECTION 45-290; 1952 Code SECTION 45-290; 1942 Code SECTION 8766; 1932 Code SECTION 8766; Civ

If the suit is commenced by the petitioning creditor before his right of action accrues, his claim may nevertheless be allowed if the suit is carried on by any other creditor, as provided in SECTION 29-5-390, but he shall not in such case be entitled to costs and he may be required to pay the costs incurred by the debtor or such part thereof as the court may deem reasonable.

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