Mississippi § 9-3-9 - Jurisdiction of the court.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-3-9 — Jurisdiction of the court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-3-9. Jurisdiction of the court.
The Supreme Court shall have such jurisdiction as properly belongs to a court of appeals, and shall hear and determine all manner of pleas, complaints, motions, causes, and controversies, civil and criminal, which are now pending therein, or which may be brought before it, and which shall be cognizable in said court; but a cause shall not be removed into said court until after final judgment in the court below, except as provided by Section 9-4-3, or in cases particularly provided for by law; and the Supreme Court may grant new trials and correct errors of the circuit court in granting or refusing the same. Provided, however, the Supreme Court shall have such original and appellate jurisdiction as may be otherwise provided by law in cases and proceedings for modification of any rates charged or sought to be charged to the public by any public utility.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 9-3-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-3-9 cover?
Section 9-3-9 ("Jurisdiction of the court.") 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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