In no case shall judgment be rendered against the state, a county, a municipality or any state institution, board, commission or authority for default in failing to make answer to a writ served hereunder.
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-35-13
Garnishment against public officer or employee; default judgment against state prohibited
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Yd Lumber Co., Inc. v. Humphreys County (2009)
Most recently applied in Yd Lumber Co., Inc. v. Humphreys County (February 2009)
Codes, 1942, § 2790; Laws, 1936, ch. 321.
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