Mississippi § 11-37-133 - Form of summons.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-37-133 — Form of summons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-37-133. Form of summons.
The summons may be in the following form, to-wit: “The State of Mississippi To the sheriff of County, Greetings: We command you hereby that you summons , (put full address) defendant, if to be found in your county, so that he be and appear before the court, to be holden in and for the County of , at the courthouse thereof in the City of , Mississippi, on the day of , 2 , at o’clock .M., to answer the plaintiff’s declaration in replevin filed herein, a copy of which is attached hereto, and for a final hearing to determine the rights of the parties herein as to the possession of the property as described in the declaration in replevin. Declaration filed when summons issued. ISSUED THIS day of , 2 . Clerk” Click to view
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-37-133
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-37-133 cover?
Section 11-37-133 ("Form of summons.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 11-37-133?
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