Mississippi § 11-39-3 - Proceedings.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-39-3 — Proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-39-3. Proceedings.
The proceedings in the cases set forth in Section 11-39-1 shall be by complaint, in the name of the state, by the Attorney General or a district attorney, on his own motion or on relation of another, and, in a case to try the right to an office, on the relation of the claimant thereof. The complaint shall be filed in the circuit court of the county of the residence of the defendant; or, in the case of an officer, where he acts as such; or, in case of a corporation or pretended corporation, where its principal office or place of business may be or where it may transact any business and has an agent; or, in case of an alien or corporation acquiring or holding land contrary to law, where any of the land is situated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-39-3
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-39-3 cover?
Section 11-39-3 ("Proceedings.") 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 § 11-39-3?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-39-3" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 11-39-3 apply to my situation?
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