Mississippi § 75-3-112 - Interest.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-3-112 — Interest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-3-112. Interest.
Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (i) an instrument is not payable with interest, and (ii) interest on an interest-bearing instrument is payable from the date of the instrument. Interest may be stated in an instrument as a fixed or variable amount of money or it may be expressed as a fixed or variable rate or rates. The amount or rate of interest may be stated or described in the instrument in any manner and may require reference to information not contained in the instrument. If an instrument provides for interest, but the amount of interest payable cannot be ascertained from the description, interest is payable at the judgment rate in effect at the place of payment of the instrument and at the time interest first accrues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-3-112
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-3-112 cover?
Section 75-3-112 ("Interest.") 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 § 75-3-112?
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How does Mississippi § 75-3-112 apply to my situation?
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