Mississippi § 7-1-33 - Suits in foreign jurisdiction.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-33 — Suits in foreign jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-33. Suits in foreign jurisdiction.
The governor may order and direct suits to be brought for and in the name of the state in any other state or foreign jurisdiction for the recovery of any moneys due or owing to the state, or upon any claim or demand on which the state is entitled to sue. For the prosecution of such suits he may employ counsel and, for such sum as is necessary to pay the costs or expenses thereof, order the auditor to draw a warrant on the treasury, payable out of any sum appropriated for the purpose.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 7-1-33
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-33 cover?
Section 7-1-33 ("Suits in foreign jurisdiction.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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