The circuit judge shall at each term of the court especially charge the grand jury to inquire into the condition of the roads of any county. Any contractor or overseer or supervisor who neglects his duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be liable to indictment and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
Miss. Code Ann. § 65-7-119
Liability for neglect of duty
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 798 So. 2d 539 - Mallard v. State (2001)
Most recently applied in 798 So. 2d 539 - Mallard v. State (October 2001)
Codes, 1906, § 4473; Hemingway’s 1917, § 7148; 1930, § 6415; 1942, § 8345.
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