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Miss. Code Ann. § 11-73-1 Definitions
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(a) For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context requires otherwise:(a) “Human trafficking” means the actions that constitute an offense under Section 97-3-54.1 or 97-3-54.3.(b) “Venture” means any group of two (2) o…
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-73-3 Defendant engaging in human trafficking liable to person trafficked for certain damages; limitations applicable to action
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(1) A defendant who engages in human trafficking or who willfully, intentionally and knowingly benefits from participating in a venture that trafficks another person is liable to the person trafficked, as provided by this chapter, for damages proximately caused by the trafficking…
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-73-5 Remedies
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(a) A claimant who prevails in a suit under this chapter may be awarded:(a) Compensatory damages;(b) Court costs; and(c) Reasonable attorneys’ fees. (a) Compensatory damages; (b) Court costs; and (c) Reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-73-7 Joint liability
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A person who engages in human trafficking or who willfully, intentionally and knowingly benefits from participating in a venture that trafficks another person and who is found liable under this chapter for any amount of damages proximately caused by the trafficking is jointly lia…