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Mississippi Code Title 11. Civil Practice and Procedure § 11-71-11

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<For expiration of this section, see Historical and Statutory Notes.>

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the immunities provided in this chapter shall not apply where the plaintiff shows, by clear and convincing evidence, that a defendant, or any employee or agent thereof, acted with actual malice or willful, intentional misconduct.

(2) Nothing in this chapter:

(a) Creates, recognizes or ratifies a claim or cause of action of any kind;

(b) Eliminates a required element of any claim;

(c) Affects workers' compensation law, including the exclusive application of such law; or

(d) Amends, repeals, alters or affects any other immunity or limitation of liability.

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