21 chapters · 466 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-13 Limitation on recovery from father’s estate
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The obligation of the estate of the father for liabilities under Section 93-9-7 is limited to amounts accrued prior to his death. However, in order to hold the estate of the father liable under Section 93-9-7, the action must be filed within one (1) year after the death of the fa…
Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-15 Jurisdiction and remedies; right to trial by jury
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The county court, the circuit court, or the chancery court has jurisdiction of an action under Sections 93-9-1 through 93-9-49, and all remedies for the enforcement of orders awarding custody or for expenses of pregnancy and confinement for a wife, or for education, necessary sup…
Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-17 Venue
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(1) An action under Sections 93-9-1 through 93-9-49 may be brought in the county where the alleged father is present or has property; or in the county where the mother resides; or in the county where the child resides. However, if the alleged father resides or is domiciled in thi…
Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-19 Time of trial; perpetuation of testimony
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If the issue of paternity is raised in an action commenced during the pregnancy of the mother, the trial shall not, without the consent of the alleged father, be held until after the birth or miscarriage, but during such delay testimony may be perpetuated according to the laws of…