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SEC. 11-19-1. In what case the action lies.
legally entitled to the possession of the land sued for and demanded.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 1626; 1906, Sec. 1801; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 1434; 1930, Sec.
1427; 1942, Sec. 778. Laws, 1991, ch. 573, Sec. 36, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 11-19-3. Power of courts over proceedings.
other purposes for which such jurisdiction was heretofore exercised.
1906, Sec. 1802; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 1435; 1930, Sec. 1428; 1942, Sec. 779.
SEC. 11-19-5. Who may be made defendants.
claimed, or claiming title thereto or some interest therein at the commencement of the suit.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 1628; 1906, Sec. 1803; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 1436; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 11-19-9. Landlord notified and admitted to defend.
admitted to defend as if he had been named in the complaint and regularly served with process.
SOURCES: Codes, Hutchinson's 1848, ch. 59, art. 1 (85, 86); 1857, ch. 55, art. 4; 1871, Sec.
Sec. 1431; 1942, Sec. 782. Laws, 1991, ch. 573, Sec. 37, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 11-19-11. Reversioner or remainderman admitted to defend.
admitted to defend his right.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 2516; 1892, Sec. 1631; 1906, Sec. 1806; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
1439; 1930, Sec. 1432; 1942, Sec. 783.
SEC. 11-19-13. Default of tenant for life not to prejudice.
such default, surrender, or judgment.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 2517; 1892, Sec. 1632; 1906, Sec. 1807; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
1440; 1930, Sec. 1433; 1942, Sec. 784.
entitled to, he may, nevertheless, recover so much as he shall prove title to.
ch. 573, Sec. 38, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 11-19-19. Answer and defense.
ch. 573, Sec. 39, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 11-19-21. Pleading amended as to description of premises.
answer, according to the circumstances of the case.
ch. 573, Sec. 40, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 11-19-23. Forms of proceedings.
be good and sufficient for all purposes in proceedings under this chapter.
1906, Sec. 1812; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 1445; 1930, Sec. 1438; 1942, Sec. 789.
SEC. 11-19-25. Form of declaration.
thereof, for which damage in the amount of ---- Dollars are here demanded.
"E F, Attorney for Plaintiff."
occupation of the said land by the defendant.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 1638; 1906, Sec. 1813; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 1446; 1930, Sec.
1439; 1942, Sec. 790. Laws, 1991, ch. 573, Sec. 41, eff from and after July 1, 1991.
SEC. 25-7-77. Fees for attachment for rent.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1329; 1892, Sec. 2034; 1906, Sec. 2213; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
1898; 1930, Sec. 1817; 1942, Sec. 3966.
SEC. 89-7-1. Goods not to be removed until rent paid.
SOURCES: Codes, 1906, Sec. 2851; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2349; 1930, Sec. 2175; 1942, Sec.
897; Laws, 1894, ch. 52.
SEC. 89-7-3. Tenant not bound to pay rent for, or to restore, buildings destroyed-exception.
stipulated to be so bound.
Hemingway's 1917, Secs. 2332, 2333; 1930, Sec. 2176; 1942, Sec. 898.
SEC. 89-7-5. Action for use and occupation where there is no contract.
evidence of the amount to be recovered.
1906, Sec. 2876; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2374; 1930, Sec. 2177; 1942, Sec. 899.
SEC. 89-7-7. Remedy by action for rent in arrear.
have paid the same or his legal representative.
1906, Sec. 2875; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2373; 1930, Sec. 2178; 1942, Sec. 900.
SEC. 89-7-9. Death of tenant for life; apportionment of rent.
apportionment shall be made in the case of annuities.
1880, Sec. 1328; 1892, Sec. 2543; 1906, Sec. 2881; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2379; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-11. Rent assets in hands of personal representative.
therefor as the decedent would have had if he had lived.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1327; 1892, Sec. 2542; 1906, Sec. 2880; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2378; 1930, Sec. 2180; 1942, Sec. 902.
SEC. 89-7-13. Executor or administrator may sue or distrain.
his lifetime. The executors and administrators for the same distress may lawfully make avowry.
1880, Sec. 1326; 1892, Sec. 2541; 1906, Sec. 2879; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2377; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-15. Rights of assignees of lessor.
assigns, which the lessors themselves or their heirs could have had or enjoyed.
1880, Sec. 1324; 1892, Sec. 2539; 1906, Sec. 2877; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2375; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-17. Grants of rents, good without attornment.
1880, Sec. 1191; 1892, Sec. 2499; 1906, Sec. 2836; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2334; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-19. Attornment of tenant to stranger void; exception.
of a court of equity.
1880, Sec. 1192; 1892, Sec. 2500; 1906, Sec. 2837; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2335; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-21. Rights of lessees against assignees of lessor.
of recoveries in value, by reason of any warranty in deed or law.
1880, Sec. 1325; 1892, Sec. 2540; 1906, Sec. 2878; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2376; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-23. Notice to terminate tenancy.
section shall not apply to rental agreements governed by the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
SEC. 89-7-25. Tenant holding after notice liable for double rent.
shall so continue in possession.
1906, Sec. 2883; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2381; 1930, Sec. 2225; 1942, Sec. 947.
SEC. 89-7-27. Proceedings against tenant holding over.
any part thereof, after the expiration of his term, without the permission of the landlord.
shall have been served by the person entitled to the rent on the person owing the same.
1906, Sec. 2885; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2383; 1930, Sec. 2226; 1942, Sec. 948.
SEC. 89-7-29. Affidavit to remove.
1906, Sec. 2886; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2384; 1930, Sec. 2227; 1942, Sec. 949.
SEC. 89-7-31. Issuance of summons.
possession of the premises should not be delivered to the applicant.
1906, Sec. 2887; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2385; 1930, Sec. 2228; 1942, Sec. 950.
SEC. 89-7-33. Service of summons.
1906, Sec. 2888; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2386; 1930, Sec. 2229; 1942, Sec. 951.
SEC. 89-7-35. Proceedings where no defense.
applicant into full possession thereof.
1906, Sec. 2889; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2387; 1930, Sec. 2230; 1942, Sec. 952.
SEC. 89-7-37. Defense may be made.
controverted may be tried by the magistrate.
1906, Sec. 2890; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2388; 1930, Sec. 2231; 1942, Sec. 953.
to compel the attendance of witnesses.
1906, Sec. 2891; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2389; 1930, Sec. 2232; 1942, Sec. 954.
SEC. 89-7-41. Form of judgment for landlord.
possession of the premises who shall have controverted the right of the landlord or other person.
1906, Sec. 2893; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2390; 1930, Sec. 2233; 1942, Sec. 955.
SEC. 89-7-43. Judgment for defendant.
1906, Sec. 2892; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2391; 1930, Sec. 2234; 1942, Sec. 956.
SEC. 89-7-45. Stay of proceedings.
the proceedings had not been stayed.
1906, Sec. 2894; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2392; 1930, Sec. 2235; 1942, Sec. 957.
detainer, and the right of appeal shall exist as in such cases.
1906, Sec. 2895; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2393; 1930, Sec. 2236; 1942, Sec. 958.
SEC. 89-7-49. Proceedings when tenant deserts premises.
and sureties in his bond.
ch. 404, Sec. 1, eff from and after July 1, 1990.
SEC. 89-7-51. Lien of landlord.
premises. This lien shall be paramount to all other liens, claims, or demands upon such products.
applicable with reference to the lessor's lien under this subsection.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1301; 1892, Sec. 2495; 1906, Sec. 2832; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-53. Lien for live stock, implements and vehicles.
additional security therefor, upon all the agricultural products raised upon the leased premises.
writing, or if in writing need not be recorded.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2496; 1906, Sec. 2833; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2331; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-55. Attachment for rent and supplies; who entitled to and for what.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2501; 1906, Sec. 2838; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2336; 1930, Sec.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2502; 1906, Sec. 2839; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2337; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-59. Before whom complaint made.
some part thereof, sought to be distrained or seized may be found.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2503; 1906, Sec. 2840; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2338; 1930, Sec.
distraint to be of value sufficient to satisfy the sum demanded with interest and costs.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2504; 1906, Sec. 2841; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2339; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-63. Form of affidavit.
[here describe the products, giving their location, if known, for the officer's guidance].
supplies only, strike out all relating to the sum due for rent, and alter the form to suit the case.
agricultural products raised on the premises."
is, giving the money value of what is due.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2505; 1906, Sec. 2842; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2340; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-65. Form of bond.
"The above bond is approved by me, this ________ day of ________, A.D. ______.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2506; 1906, Sec. 2843; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2341; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-67. Form of the writ.
with interest and costs, and that you deal with the same as the law directs.
same as the law directs."
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2507; 1906, Sec. 2844; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2342; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-69. Goods sold if not replevied.
costs of the proceedings, and shall pay to the plaintiff the amount of his demand, with interest.
1880, Sec. 1303; 1892, Sec. 2508; 1906, Sec. 2845; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2343; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-71. Form of bond for payment of rent.
levied on the property of said tenant, and now restored to him by virtue of this bond.
"Witness our signatures, this ---- day of ----, A.D. ----.
"The foregoing bond is approved by me, this ______ day of ______, A.D. ______.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2509; 1906, Sec. 2846; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2344; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-73. Bond delivered to lessor, and proceedings thereon.
therein, the bond being filed in the court, and five days' notice given of the motion.
1880, Sec. 1307; 1892, Sec. 2510; 1906, Sec. 2847; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2345; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-75. Remedy when claim not due in certain cases.
plaintiff the amount owing to him, deducting interest for the time until the same shall become due.
1880, Sec. 1304; 1892, Sec. 2511; 1906, Sec. 2848; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2346; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-77. Goods removed before debt due, distrained.
be found, and like proceedings shall be had thereon as in other cases.
1880, Sec. 1305; 1892, Sec. 2512; 1906, Sec. 2849; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2347; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-79. Goods removed, seized within thirty days.
taken and seized for rent or supplies.
1880, Sec. 1306; 1892, Sec. 2513; 1906, Sec. 2850; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2348; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-81. Distress may be made after termination of lease.
1880, Sec. 1308; 1892, Sec. 2514; 1906, Sec. 2852; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2350; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-83. Sale of goods stopped without bond.
further proceedings shall be had as if the tenant had replevied the goods by giving bond.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1316; 1892, Sec. 2528; 1906, Sec. 2866; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2364; 1930, Sec. 2202; 1942, Sec. 924.
SEC. 89-7-85. Distress to be reasonable, and property seized not to be removed from county.
pay to the party aggrieved double the value of the property removed, to be recovered in an action.
the party aggrieved for double damages.
1880, Sec. 1309; 1892, Sec. 2515; 1906, Sec. 2853; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2351; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-87. Irregularities not to affect distress.
such irregularity or unlawful act, may recover the special damage he may have sustained thereby.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1310; 1892, Sec. 2516; 1906, Sec. 2854; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2352; 1930, Sec. 2204; 1942, Sec. 926.
SEC. 89-7-89. How goods replevied.
party on the papers by him returned to the court.
1880, Sec. 1312; 1892, Sec. 2518; 1906, Sec. 2856; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2354; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-91. Summons or publication for party distraining.
and if he cannot be found, publication may be made as in attachment cases.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1313; 1892, Sec. 2520; 1906, Sec. 2858; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2356; 1930, Sec. 2206; 1942, Sec. 928.
SEC. 89-7-93. Form of replevin-bond.
such suit in case he s hall fail therein.
"Witness our hands, the ---- day of ----, A.D. ----.
"I approve the foregoing bond, this ______ day of ______, A.D. ______.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1353; 1892, Sec. 2519; 1906, Sec. 2857; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2355; 1930, Sec. 2207; 1942, Sec. 929.
SEC. 89-7-95. Party replevying to propound claim.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1314; 1892, Sec. 2521; 1906, Sec. 2859; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2357; 1930, Sec. 2208; 1942, Sec. 930.
SEC. 89-7-97. Form of declaration.
judgment accordingly, and costs of suit."
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2522; 1906, Sec. 2860; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2358; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-99. Pleas to the declaration.
declaration; and of this the defendant puts himself upon the country."
On the trial of this plea the burden of proof shall be on the plaintiff .
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2523; 1906, Sec. 2861; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2359; 1930, Sec.
"Thomas East v. Circuit court, ________ County.
satisfy the sum so due; and this the defendant is ready to verify."
defendant is ready to verify."
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2524; 1906, Sec. 2862; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2360; 1930, Sec.
"Thomas East v. Circuit court, William West.
avowry; and of this the plaintiff puts himself upon the country."
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2525; 1906, Sec. 2863; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2361; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-105. Replication in case rent not due.
following form, viz.: "Thomas East v. Circuit court, ________ County. William West.
be on the avowant, the landlord, and he shall have the right to open and conclude the argument.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2526; 1906, Sec. 2864; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2362; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-107. Replevin; when triable, and judgment upon default.
him on trial, and a new replevin or writ of second deliverance shall not be allowed.
1880, Sec. 1320; 1892, Sec. 2535; 1906, Sec. 2873; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2371; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-109. Suit revived in case of death of party.
party as other actions that survive may be revived.
2874; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2372; 1930, Sec. 2215; 1942, Sec. 937.
SEC. 89-7-111. Judgment if trial results against lessor.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1315; 1892, Sec. 2527; 1906, Sec. 2864; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2363; 1930, Sec. 2216; 1942, Sec. 938.
SEC. 89-7-113. Papers transferred, if returned to wrong court.
to that court in the first instance.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 1319; 1892, Sec. 2534; 1906, Sec. 2872; Hemingway's 1917, Sec.
2370; 1930, Sec. 2217; 1942, Sec. 939.
SEC. 89-7-115. Tenant's remedy against landlord.
property, if the penalty of the bond amount to so much.
1880, Sec. 1311; 1892, Sec. 2517; 1906, Sec. 2855; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2353; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-117. Property of strangers not liable.
therein of the tenant or person liable for the rent may be sold.
1880, Sec. 1317; 1892, Sec. 2529; 1906, Sec. 2867; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2365; 1930, Sec.
SEC. 89-7-119. Replevin of property by strangers.
delivered to the officer who made the distress, who shall deliver the property to the claimant.
release the property so claimed and forthwith distrain or seize other property in lieu thereof.
SOURCES: Codes, Hutchinson's 1848, ch. 56, art. 5 (10, 16); 1857, ch. 41, art. 12; 1871, Sec.
Sec. 2220; 1942, Sec. 942.
SEC. 89-7-121. Form of affidavit by third person.
"State of Mississippi, ____ County.
whatsoever; and are not liable to such distress.
SEC. 89-7-123. Proceedings to be as in replevin by tenant.
do; and the pleadings and proceedings shall be conformed so as to present the proper issues.
1906, Sec. 2871; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2360; 1930, Sec. 2222; 1942, Sec. 944.
SEC. 89-7-125. Burden of proof.
ownership in the property shall be on the claimant.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2531; 1906, Sec. 2869; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 2367; 1930, Sec.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act."
agreements entered into after such date.
SEC. 89-8-3. Application of chapter.
such premises are rented for less than fair rental value.
SEC. 89-8-5. Waiver of rights prohibited; provisions prohibited in rental agreement.
landlord's willful misconduct or the costs connected therewith.
SEC. 89-8-7. Definitions; agent of landlord.
contract does not relieve the landlord of ultimate liability in regard to such rights and duties.
SEC. 89-8-9. Obligation to act in good faith.
(e) They are not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord.
tenant and it does not work a substantial modification of the rental agreement.
(4) Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant shall occupy his dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit.
or omission or that of a member of his family or other person on the premises with his consent.
and security recoverable by the tenant under Section 89-8-21.
SEC. 89-8-15. Repair of defects by tenant.
(iv) The tenant is current in his rental payment.
amount greater than the usual and customary charge for such repairs.
work as to create the least practicable inconvenience to the other tenants.
(4) The cost of repairs made by a tenant pursuant to this section may be offset against future rent.
(5) No provision of this section shall be construed to grant a lien against the real property.
SEC. 89-8-17. Rights of landlord after expiration of rental agreement.
was the subject of such actions of the tenant.
tenant who pays weekly rent, and in all other cases month to month.
the other at least seven (7) days prior to the termination date.
to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date.
rental agreements entered into after such date.
SEC. 89-8-21. Tenant's security deposit.
by the provisions of this section.
the claim of any creditor of the landlord.
days after the termination of his tenancy, the delivery of possession and demand by the tenant.
to damages not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in addition to any actual damages.
SEC. 89-8-23. Duties of landlord.
the deliberate or negligent actions of the tenant.
transaction is entered into in good faith.
SEC. 89-8-25. Duties of tenant.
authority to sell public housing units to tenant management organizations.
reducing administrative costs and creating jobs from the establishment of maintenance teams.

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