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MS SB2499
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brice Wiggins
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AI Summary
- Increases the monetary jurisdiction limit of Mississippi justice courts from $3,500.00 to $5,000.00 for actions involving recovery of debts, damages, or personal property
- Applies to cases where the principal of the debt, amount of demand, or value of property does not exceed $5,000.00
- Maintains the existing requirement that justice court judges have no pecuniary interest in case outcomes once suit is filed
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction.
Last Action
Failed
2/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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