Mississippi § 11-53-7 - Security for costs before justice of the peace.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-53-7 — Security for costs before justice of the peace., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-53-7. Security for costs before justice of the peace.
The foregoing provisions as to securing or paying costs before suit brought, and requiring security for costs after suit commenced, and as to rendering judgment against the plaintiff and surety, shall apply to justices of the peace, and the courts held by them as such, or in proceedings in unlawful entry and detainer, or in any other proceeding; but in those courts the security, when required after the commencement of a suit, shall be given within ten days after the order of the court made for that purpose.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-53-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-53-7 cover?
Section 11-53-7 ("Security for costs before justice of the peace.") 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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