AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-53-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OPEN ACCOUNT"; TO REQUIRE AN OPEN ACCOUNT CREDITOR TO SEND A DEMAND TO THE CURRENT ADDRESS OF AN ACCOUNT DEBTOR THROUGH CERTAIN MEANS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACCOUNT DEBTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR EXPENSES AND COSTS IN ADDITION TO ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 11-53-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO PRODUCING A BILL FOR FEE PAYMENT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 11-53-81, 11-53-67
As Passed by the House: 11-53-81, 11-53-67