§ 65-1-311. Time for filing an answer to complaint
Any person named in and served with a complaint and declaration of taking shall have twelve (12) months from the date of service thereof to file an answer. Failure to answer within the time shall constitute an admission that the amount deposited is just compensation and shall be a waiver of any further proceeding to […]
§ 65-1-313. Motion to hear and determine issues raised in pleadings
After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and ten (10) days’ notice by either the Transportation Department or the owner shall, either in or out of term, hear and determine all issues raised by the pleading other than the issue of just compensation, including, if controverted, questions of necessary and proper parties, […]
§ 65-1-315. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem
The judge may appoint some competent attorney to appear for and protect the rights of any party or parties in interest who are unknown or whose residence is unknown and who have not appeared in the proceeding represented by an attorney or agent. The judge shall appoint guardians ad litem for these parties who are […]
§ 65-1-301. Definitions
For the purposes of this article the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context in which such terms are used otherwise requires: “Department” means the Mississippi Department of Transportation. “Judge” means the resident judge of the circuit or county court in the district where the cause is pending, or a […]