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MS HB773

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 89-7-33 regarding service of summons in landlord-tenant cases
  • Clarifies that posting a summons copy in a conspicuous place on the premises is only required when the tenant cannot be found for personal service
  • Explicitly prohibits any requirement to mail the summons to tenants
  • Establishes that this statute supersedes any conflicting court rules, regulations, or orders
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Landlord-Tenant; clarify that summons is only placed on door when tenant not found.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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