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MS HB852
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Porter
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AI Summary
- Increases the monetary jurisdiction of Mississippi justice courts from $3,500.00 to $5,000.00 for actions involving debts, damages, or personal property recovery.
- Amends Section 9-11-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to raise the threshold amount that justice court judges can hear cases for.
- Maintains the existing prohibition that justice court judges shall have no pecuniary interest in the outcome of any action once suit has been filed.
- Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Justice court; increase jurisdiction to $5,000.00.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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