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2017 Mississippi Code
Title 71 - Labor and Industry
Chapter 3 - Workers' Compensation
General Provisions
§ 71-3-45. Compensation a lien against assets
Universal Citation: MS Code § 71-3-45 (2017)
Any person entitled to compensation under the provisions of this chapter shall have a lien against the assets of the carrier or employer for such compensation without limit of amount, and shall, upon insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization in bankruptcy proceedings of the carrier or employer, or both, be entitled to preference and priority in the distribution of the assets of such carrier or employer, or both.
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