Mississippi § 85-3-17 - Judgment for personal injury.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-3-17 — Judgment for personal injury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-3-17. Judgment for personal injury.
The proceeds of any judgment not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) recovered by any person on account of personal injuries sustained, shall inure to the party or parties in whose favor such judgment may be rendered, free from all liabilities for the debts of the person injured.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 85-3-17
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-3-17 cover?
Section 85-3-17 ("Judgment for personal injury.") 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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