Mississippi § 85-7-515 - Complaint; content; parties’ foreclosure action; procedure.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-515 — Complaint; content; parties’ foreclosure action; procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-7-515. Complaint; content; parties’ foreclosure action; procedure.
A complaint filed under the provisions of this article shall contain all of the following: A statement of the terms of the written agreement for broker services on which the lien is based or a copy of the written contract or agreement; The date when the written agreement for broker services was made; A description of the services performed; The amount due and unpaid; A description of the property that is subject to the lien; and Any other facts necessary for a full understanding of the rights of the parties. The plaintiff shall file the action against all parties that have an interest of record in the commercial real estate; provided that a lender shall not be made a party to any suit to enforce a lien under this article unless the lender has willfully caused the nonpayment of the compensation giving rise to the lien. A foreclosure action for a lien claimed under this article shall be brought under the provisions of this section. Upon filing a complaint, the plaintiff shall file with the chancery clerk of each county where the commercial real estate, or any part thereof, is situated a lis pendens notice in accordance with Section 11-47-3.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 85-7-515
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-515 cover?
Section 85-7-515 ("Complaint; content; parties’ foreclosure action; procedure.") 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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