MS SB2249

Creates an expedited track for civil actions in county court where the sole relief sought is a money judgment under $50,000 (exclusive of interest, costs, and attorneys' fees).

Requires complaining parties to serve detailed factual and legal statements, damage statements with supporting documents, witness lists, and all relevant documents within 30 days of service of answer or court order directing expedited proceedings.

Limits discovery to two depositions of non-parties (4 hours aggregate), ten interrogatories, and ten requests for admission, with all discovery to be completed within 90 days of defendant's disclosures.

Establishes presumed admissibility for certain business and medical documents, contracts, correspondence, and photographs if properly disclosed and not controverted, streamlining evidence presentation at trial.

Requires trial to be set within 30 days of final answer or responsive pleading; allows court to remove cases from expedited track if inappropriate, and permits parties to request expedited treatment by motion with court approval.