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MS HB816

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 85-7-141 of Mississippi Code to clarify that liens may be enforced in the county or circuit court of the county where the property is situated.

  • Changes the statute of limitations deadline to 12 months from the day the last labor was performed or material/rental/lease equipment was supplied, rather than from when money became due and payable.

  • Maintains requirement that suits must describe the property with reasonable certainty, set out the nature of contract and indebtedness, and include amount of claim.

  • Requires filing of bill of particulars showing amount and kind of labor performed, materials furnished, and prices/times (except for written contracts with aggregate prices).

  • Effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Liens; clarify where and when enforcement takes place.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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