Mississippi § 85-7-305 - Duties of chancery clerk; lien book.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-305 — Duties of chancery clerk; lien book., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-7-305. Duties of chancery clerk; lien book.
The clerk of the chancery court shall endorse the date and hour of filing on the statement filed under Section 85-7-303; and, at the expense of the county, the clerk shall provide a lien book with a proper index in which the clerk shall enter the date and hour of the filing; the names and addresses of the qualifying hospital or qualifying practice, the operators thereof, and the patient; and the amount claimed. The information shall be recorded in the name of the patient.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 85-7-305
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-305 cover?
Section 85-7-305 ("Duties of chancery clerk; lien book.") 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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