Mississippi § 25-4-113 - Civil action for damages against violator of article; forfeiture of pecuniary benefit; costs and attorneys’ fees.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-4-113 — Civil action for damages against violator of article; forfeiture of pecuniary benefit; costs and attorneys’ fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-4-113. Civil action for damages against violator of article; forfeiture of pecuniary benefit; costs and attorneys’ fees.
The Attorney General of the State of Mississippi, the commission, or any governmental entity directly injured by a violation of this article may bring a separate civil action against the public servant or other person or business violating the provisions of this article for recovery of damages suffered as a result of such violation. Further, any pecuniary benefit received by or given by a public servant in violation of this article shall be declared forfeited by a circuit court of competent jurisdiction for the benefit of the governmental entity injured. In the discretion of the court, any judgment for damages or forfeiture of pecuniary benefit may include costs of court and reasonable attorney’s fees.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 25-4-113
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-4-113 cover?
Section 25-4-113 ("Civil action for damages against violator of article; forfeiture of pecuniary benefit; costs and attorneys’ fees.") 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 § 25-4-113?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-4-113" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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