Whenever the debtor shall cease to reside on his homestead, it shall be liable to his debts, unless his removal be temporary, by reason of some casualty or necessity, and with the purpose of speedily reoccupying it as soon as the cause of his absence can be removed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-43
Homestead liable to debts when debtor ceases to reside thereon
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 773 So. 2d 355 - McMillan v. Aru (2000)
Most recently applied in 773 So. 2d 355 - McMillan v. Aru (April 2000)
Codes, 1871, § 2144; 1880, § 1256; 1892, § 1981; 1906, § 2157; Hemingway’s 1917, § 1832; 1930, § 1776; 1942, § 328.
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