Miss. Code § 89-7-39

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 89-7-39 - Nonresidential evictions; continuances; subpoenas

The court may, at the request of either party, adjourn a hearing from time to time. A single adjournment shall not exceed ten (10) days, except by consent of both the landlord and tenant. When an adjournment is granted, the court, may issue subpoenas and attachments to compel the attendance of witnesses. However, in hearings for eviction, no adjournment shall extend the entire hearing beyond forty-five (45) days from the date the eviction action was filed.

Miss. Code § 89-7-39

Codes, 1857, ch. 41, art. 35; 1871, § 1655; 1880, § 1339; 1892, § 2553; 1906, § 2891; Hemingway's 1917, § 2389; 1930, § 2232; 1942, § 954.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 501, SB 2461,§ 19, eff. 4/21/2022.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 446, SB 2473,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.