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MS HB1338

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Daryl Porter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the jurisdiction limit of Mississippi justice courts from $3,500.00 to $20,000.00 for actions involving recovery of debts, damages, or personal property
  • Amends Section 9-11-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Justice court judges remain prohibited from having any pecuniary interest in case outcomes after suit is filed
  • Effective date: July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Justice court jurisdiction; increase to $20,000.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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