Mississippi § 85-3-47 - Property not exempt from execution.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-3-47 — Property not exempt from execution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-3-47. Property not exempt from execution.
Property shall not be exempt from execution when the purchase-money thereof forms, in whole or in part, the debt on which the judgment is founded; but if the judgment be not in whole for purchase-money, and the execution be levied on property exempt but for the provisions hereof, and the exemptionist pay or tender the amount of purchase-money included in the judgment before sale, the property shall be released; nor shall any property be exempt from sale for nonpayment of taxes or assessments, or for any labor done thereon, or materials furnished therefor, or when the judgment is for labor performed or upon a forfeited recognizance or bail bond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 85-3-47
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-3-47 cover?
Section 85-3-47 ("Property not exempt from execution.") 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 § 85-3-47?
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