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MS HB870
Bill
Status
Failed
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 11-51-85 of the Mississippi Code to extend the appeal period for justice court decisions from ten (10) days to thirty (30) days after judgment is rendered
- Either party may appeal a justice court judgment to circuit court (or county court in counties with county courts) if appeal is demanded and bond is given within the extended timeframe
- Appellant must post bond equal to double the judgment amount or double the property value involved, plus accrued costs, with a minimum of $100
- Defendants unable to pay bond due to poverty may appeal by affidavit, though the appeal will not suspend execution of the judgment
- Clerk of justice court must transmit case transcript to circuit court clerk within fifteen (15) days after bond is filed; effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Justice Court appeals; revise number of days to circuit court.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B2/14/2023
Judiciary B1/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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