Mississippi § 11-1-54 - Assessment for filing frivolous claims.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-1-54 — Assessment for filing frivolous claims., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1-54. Assessment for filing frivolous claims.
If a party files any pleading in a civil action which in the opinion of the court is frivolous, the court may impose an assessment of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) against each party and attorney of record for the party filing the pleading. Such assessment shall be in addition to any other assessments, penalties or sanctions authorized by law or otherwise. The proceeds of any assessment imposed under this section shall be paid to the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-1-54
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-1-54 cover?
Section 11-1-54 ("Assessment for filing frivolous claims.") 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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