Mississippi § 95-3-5 - Action to abate and enjoin; who may maintain.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 95-3-5 — Action to abate and enjoin; who may maintain., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95-3-5. Action to abate and enjoin; who may maintain.
Whenever a nuisance exists, the attorney-general of the state, the district attorney of the district, the county attorney, or any person who is a citizen of the county, may bring an action in equity in the name of the State of Mississippi, upon the relation of such attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney, or person to abate such nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 95-3-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 95-3-5 cover?
Section 95-3-5 ("Action to abate and enjoin; who may maintain.") 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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