Mississippi has multiple statutes of frauds, which require certain contracts be in a writing signed by the party to be charged in order to be enforceable. A frequently seen example is a contract for the sale of land. In...more
On September 21, 2023, the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of 2023 House Bill 1020, which created a new inferior court system. This new court system will operate similar to a municipal court and...more
There are specific statutory rules governing liens. In Mississippi, for example, construction liens must be filed within 90 days of when work was last performed or labor, material, or services were provided. Then, a payment...more