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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In eviction actions, the court shall grant a default judgment to the landlord where:
(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-7-29;
(b) Issuance and service of summons is proper;
(c) The tenant fails to appear; and
(d) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(2) In eviction actions, the court shall grant judgment to the landlord where:
(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-7-29;
(b) The judge finds that the tenant failed to present a valid defense or counterclaim; and
(c) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(3) In eviction actions, judgments granted by the court shall be signed and executed on the same business day that the judgment is granted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 89. Real and Personal Property § 89-7-34 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-89-real-and-personal-property/ms-code-sect-89-7-34/
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