Mississippi § 11-49-7 - Right to inspect papers.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-49-7 — Right to inspect papers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-49-7. Right to inspect papers.
Every attorney or counselor at law, practicing in any court in this state, shall be allowed, at all reasonable times, to inspect the papers and records relating to any suit in such court in which he may be concerned as attorney or counsel, without being compelled to take copies thereof. A clerk of any court may permit an attorney to take out of the office the papers in which he is interested, under such regulations as the court or the law may prescribe.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-49-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-49-7 cover?
Section 11-49-7 ("Right to inspect papers.") 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 § 11-49-7?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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