Mississippi § 19-27-9 - Swearing the chain-bearers.

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§ 19-27-9. Swearing the chain-bearers.

The surveyor shall administer an oath or affirmation to the chain-carriers to faithfully and diligently perform their duties without fear, favor, affection or partiality. The surveyor shall write the name of each of the chain-carriers on his plat, or on the certificate of survey, and he is authorized to administer all oaths which may be necessary in the prosecution or completion of any survey.

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

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Section 19-27-9 ("Swearing the chain-bearers.") 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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