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SECTION 59-17-70. Effect of consolidation.

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SC Code › Title 59 › Chapter 17 › Section 59-17-70

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Upon consolidation of any two or more school districts, all property, real and personal, and all assets of the districts forming the consolidated school district shall become the property of the consolidated district and all liabilities of the consolidating districts shall become the obligations of such consolidated district. Each such consolidated district shall be a body politic and corporate and its board of trustees shall have such powers as are provided by law.

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