Wrongful Death Law in Mississippi
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Mississippi — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Mississippi
Mississippi state law
- Title 11 — Civil Practice and Procedure › Chapter 7 — Practice and Procedure in Circuit CourtsMS 11 § 11-7-13
Cited in 142 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Limitations of Actions and Prevention of Frauds › Chapter 1 — Limitation of ActionsMS 15 § 15-1-36
Cited in 118 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 85 — Debtor-Creditor Relationship › Chapter 5 — Joint and Several DebtorsMS 85 § 85-5-7
Cited in 69 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Limitations of Actions and Prevention of Frauds › Chapter 1 — Limitation of ActionsMS 15 § 15-1-41
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 — Civil Practice and Procedure › Chapter 1 — Practice and Procedure Provisions Common to CourtsMS 11 § 11-1-58
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 67 — Alcoholic Beverages › Chapter 3 — Sale of Light Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic BeveragesMS 67 § 67-3-73
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Mississippi.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.