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MS SB2457

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin Butler

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 95-1-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to codify the common-law-intentional tort of malicious prosecution
  • Allows persons to bring a damages action against individuals who willfully and corruptly swear falsely under oath in any criminal matter, proceeding, or tribunal
  • Applies to false testimony given before courts, judicial officers, executive or administrative officers, or any tribunal created by the Constitution or law
  • Requires the false testimony to concern material matters and be given under legally administered oaths, affirmations, or declarations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Malicious prosecution; define as an intentional common-law tort.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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