Mississippi § 75-75-1 - Secretary of state as agent for service of process.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-75-1 — Secretary of state as agent for service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-75-1. Secretary of state as agent for service of process.
The entrance into this state for the purpose of doing business herein by any carnival, circus, fair, or any other like concern or organization, not permanently domiciled within the state, shall be deemed: An agreement by it that it will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in this state over all civil actions and proceedings against it by either a resident or nonresident plaintiff, for damages to person or property, including actions for death, growing or arising out of such use and operation; and An appointment by the person or persons or corporation operating such firm of the Secretary of State of Mississippi as his lawful attorney and agent upon whom may be served all process in suits pertaining to such actions and proceedings; and An agreement that any process in any suit so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if personally served on the defendant of this state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-75-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-75-1 cover?
Section 75-75-1 ("Secretary of state as agent for service of process.") 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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