Mississippi § 11-27-39 - Surveys; right to enter land; liability for damages.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-27-39 — Surveys; right to enter land; liability for damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-27-39. Surveys; right to enter land; liability for damages.
Railroads, street or interurban railroads, mining, lighting, power, telephone, and telegraph corporations, and all other corporations, companies, persons and associations of persons, having rights and powers to condemn property may cause to be made such examinations and surveys for their proposed railroads, lines and stations, as may be necessary to the selection of the most advantageous routes and sites, and for such purpose may, by their officers, agents and servants, enter upon the lands and waters of any person, but subject to liability for all damages done thereto.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-27-39
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-27-39 cover?
Section 11-27-39 ("Surveys; right to enter land; liability for damages.") 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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