Miss. Code § 11-1-56

Current through 4/20/2024
Section 11-1-56 - Responsive pleading to precede assignment to a judge

Civil actions in circuit, chancery and county court shall not be assigned to a judge until at least one (1) defendant has filed a responsive pleading. However, any necessary preliminary matters may be decided by a judge on a separate rotating basis before assignment of the action to a particular judge.

Miss. Code § 11-1-56

Laws, 2002, 3rd Ex Sess, ch. 4, § 8, eff. 1/1/2003.