MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 75-71-705. Continuance to allow opportunity to defend when service of process is on secretary of state as agent.

When process is served under section 75-71-701 or 75-71-703, the court, or the secretary of state in a proceeding before him, shall order such continuance as may be necessary to afford the defendant or respondent reasonable opportunity to defend.

SOURCES: Laws, 1981, ch. 521, Sec. 414, eff from and after July 1, 1981.


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