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Commonly Asked Questions about Civil Law in Mississippi

The statute of limitations is the period of time you have to file a civil case in court. It differs from the time limits imposed on bringing actions against an insurance company. The statute of limitations varies by statein Mississippi, it ranges from one to seven years for civil cases.
In an action begun by seizure of property, in which no person need be or is named as defendant, any service required to be made prior to the filing of an answer, claim, or appearance shall be made upon the person having custody or possession of the property at the time of its seizure.
Rule 81 requires use of a special summons which commands that the defendant appear and defend at a specific time and place set by order of the court and informs him or her that no answer is necessary.
Statutes of Limitations in Mississippi Cause of ActionStatute Personal injury: 3 years Miss. Code 15-1-49(1) (2024) Product liability: 3 years Miss. Code 15-1-49(1) (2024) Property damage: 3 years Miss. Code 15-1-49(1) (2024) Slander: 1 year Miss. Code 15-1-35 (2024)10 more rows Jan 16, 2024
In Mississippi, whether your potential case involves damage to real property (your house or your land, for example) or personal property (including vehicle damage), it must be brought to the states civil court system within three years.
The statutes of limitations help preserve evidence (including witness testimony) and prevent prosecutors from threatening criminal charges indefinitely. While misdemeanors typically have a two-year time limit in Mississippi, felonies such as murder and some sexual assault charges have no time limit.
General civil cases, usually involving suing someone for money in disputes over things like contracts, damage to property, or someone getting hurt. Family law cases such as divorce, child support, child custody, and adoptions.