Mississippi § 11-45-1 - When the state may be sued.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-45-1 — When the state may be sued., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-45-1. When the state may be sued.
Any person having a claim against the State of Mississippi, after demand made of the auditor of public accounts therefor, and his refusal to issue a warrant on the treasurer in payment of such claim, may, where it is not otherwise provided, bring suit therefor against the state, in the court having jurisdiction of the subject matter which holds its sessions at the seat of government; and, if there be no such court at the seat of government, such suit may be instituted in such court in the county in which the seat of government may be.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-45-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-45-1 cover?
Section 11-45-1 ("When the state may be sued.") 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 § 11-45-1?
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