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MS HB666

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 15-1-13 to require the losing party in any adverse possession lawsuit to pay all court costs and attorney's fees

  • Adverse possession in Mississippi requires 10 years of actual, uninterrupted possession of land to claim ownership

  • Landowners can prevent adverse possession claims on fences or driveways by filing written notice with the chancery clerk within the 10-year period

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Adverse possession cases; require losing party to pay court costs and attorney's fees.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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