Mississippi § 91-11-17 - Territorial application.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-11-17 — Territorial application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91-11-17. Territorial application.
The rights and duties of a corporation and its transfer agents in registering a security in the name of a fiduciary, or in making a transfer of a security pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary, are governed by the law of the jurisdiction under whose laws the corporation is organized. This chapter applies to the rights and duties of a person other than the corporation and its transfer agents with regard to acts and omissions in this state in connection with the acquisition, disposition, assignment, or transfer of a security by or to a fiduciary, and of a person who guarantees in this state the signature of a fiduciary in connection with such a transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 91-11-17
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-11-17 cover?
Section 91-11-17 ("Territorial application.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 91-11-17?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 91-11-17 apply to my situation?
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