Mississippi § 91-7-289 - Hearing for derelict fiduciary.

Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-7-289 — Hearing for derelict fiduciary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 91-7-289. Hearing for derelict fiduciary.

If on the return day it shall appear that the citation has been served in this state, or publication made in the manner required by Section 91-7-287, the court or chancellor may proceed to hear the matter, and may remove or punish such fiduciary, either or both, or make such other order therein as may seem just and proper; or the court or chancellor may continue the matter for further hearing and final determination to such time and place as may be designated in the order of continuance.

Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 91-7-289

What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-7-289 cover?

Section 91-7-289 ("Hearing for derelict fiduciary.") 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.

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