Mississippi § 11-19-5 - Who may be made defendants.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-19-5 — Who may be made defendants., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-19-5. Who may be made defendants.
If the premises for which the action is brought be actually occupied by any person, such actual occupant shall be made a defendant in the suit; and all other persons claiming title or interest to or in the same may also, in all cases, be joined as defendants. If the premises be not occupied, the action shall be brought against some person exercising acts of ownership over the premises claimed, or claiming title thereto or some interest therein at the commencement of the suit.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-19-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-19-5 cover?
Section 11-19-5 ("Who may be made defendants.") 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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