If the sheriff finds that resistance will be made against the execution of any process, he shall forthwith go in his proper person, taking the power of the county if necessary, and execute the same. He shall certify to the court the names of the persons making resistance, their aiders, assistants, favorers, and procurers.
Miss. Code Ann. § 19-25-39
Sheriff may employ power of the county in executing process
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 238 So. 3d 1139 - Estate of Russell Puckett v. Carol Clement (2018)
Most recently applied in 238 So. 3d 1139 - Estate of Russell Puckett v. Carol Clement (March 2018)
Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 28, art 3 (14); 1857, ch. 6, art 130; 1871, § 236; 1880, § 341; 1892, § 4131; 1906, § 4683; Hemingway’s 1917, § 3100; 1930, § 3330; 1942, § 4255.
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