Mississippi § 91-7-179 - Sale for appraised value without order.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-7-179 — Sale for appraised value without order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91-7-179. Sale for appraised value without order.
The executor or administrator, without an order therefor, may sell for cash, either at public or private sale, perishable goods or chattels or livestock of the decedent, whether it be necessary for the payment of debts and expenses of administration or not. He may likewise sell any personal property of the decedent necessary for the payment of the debts and expenses, but he shall realize therefor at least the appraised value of such property.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-7-179 cover?
Section 91-7-179 ("Sale for appraised value without order.") 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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