Mississippi § 85-7-187 - Bond; persons with right of action.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-187 — Bond; persons with right of action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-7-187. Bond; persons with right of action.
If only a performance bond has been provided in accordance with this chapter and if no suit shall be brought by the obligee within six (6) months from the date of the earlier of final completion or actual use or occupancy of the project for its intended purpose, then any person supplying labor or materials to the bond principal on the project shall have a right of action on said bond for his use and benefit against said bond principal and the sureties thereon and to prosecute same to final judgment and execution, subject to the rights and demands of the bond obligee.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 85-7-187 ("Bond; persons with right of action.") 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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