Swearing the chain-bearers

Miss. Code Ann. § 19-27-9, under Surveyors and Surveys.

Miss. Code Ann. § 19-27-9

The surveyor shall administer an oath or affirmation to the chain-carriers to faithfully and diligently perform their duties without fear, favor, affection or partiality. The surveyor shall write the name of each of the chain-carriers on his plat, or on the certificate of survey, and he is authorized to administer all oaths which may be necessary in the prosecution or completion of any survey.