Mississippi § 11-25-21 - Rent recoverable.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-25-21 — Rent recoverable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-25-21. Rent recoverable.
The plaintiff may, on the trial, claim and establish by evidence, any amount due for arrears of rent of the land of which possession is sought, or a reasonable compensation for the use and occupation thereof; and the justice court judge shall find, upon the evidence, the arrears of rent or reasonable compensation, and may give judgment against the defendant in the action for such arrears of rent or reasonable compensation, and award a writ of fieri facias thereon.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-25-21
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-25-21 cover?
Section 11-25-21 ("Rent recoverable.") 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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