Mississippi § 15-3-1 - Certain contracts to be in writing.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 15-3-1 — Certain contracts to be in writing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-3-1. Certain contracts to be in writing.
An action shall not be brought whereby to charge a defendant or other party: upon any special promise to answer for the debt or default or miscarriage of another person; upon any agreement made upon consideration of marriage, mutual promises to marry excepted; upon any contract for the sale of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or the making of any lease thereof for a longer term than one year; upon any agreement which is not to be performed within the space of fifteen months from the making thereof; or upon any special promise by an executor or administrator to answer any debt or damage out of his own estate; unless, in each of said cases, the promise or agreement upon which such action may be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith or signed by some person by him or her thereunto lawfully authorized in writing.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 15-3-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 15-3-1 cover?
Section 15-3-1 ("Certain contracts to be in writing.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 15-3-1?
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