§ Sec. 24-5-29. Extracts from books of incorporated companies
§ 24-5-29. Extracts from books of incorporated companies
(a) When any portion of the contents of the books or records of any incorporated company located in this state is material and competent evidence in any civil cause, the party desiring to use the same in evidence, upon procuring a correct transcript from such books, certified under the hand of the chief officer in charge of the office where the books are located, that the extract is a true and complete transcript of all that appears upon the books in the office relative to that subject matter, may use the extract in evidence, in lieu of the books themselves, provided that he first serves the opposite party with a copy of the extract 20 days before court and with notice that the same will be offered in evidence.
(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impair or diminish the right of either party to compel the production of books and papers, by notice, where in the hands of the opposite party, or by subpoena for the production of evidence, where in the hands of third persons.