Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Mississippi
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Mississippi, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: In a home solicitation sale, the buyer may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement by giving the seller written notice at the address in the agreement; Miss. Code Ann. § 75-66-3
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | In a home solicitation sale, the buyer may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement by giving the seller written notice at the address in the agreement; any written statement that the buyer does not intend to be bound is enough. The right does not apply if the buyer requested immediate service because of an emergency, the seller in good faith substantially began work before the notice, and any goods cannot be returned in substantially the same condition. Read on FindLaw's copy of the Mississippi Code (marked current as of January 1, 2025); Mississippi has no free official online code. Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 75-66-3 |
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Where to get help in Mississippi
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FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Mississippi?
In a home solicitation sale, the buyer may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement by giving the seller written notice at the address in the agreement; any written statement that the buyer does not intend to be bound is enough. The right does not apply if the buyer requested immediate service because of an emergency, the seller in good faith substantially began work before the notice, and any goods cannot be returned in substantially the same condition.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.