Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-111
Rent.
Operative Text
The plaintiff may, on the trial, claim and establish by evidence, any amount due for arrears of rent on the land of which possession is sought, or a reasonable compensation for the use and occupation thereof; and the judge of the county court, shall find upon the evidence the arrears of rent or reasonable compensation and the judge of the county court may give judgment against the defendant in the action for such arrears of rent or reasonable compensation and may award a writ of fieri facias thereon. All such cases shall be tried by the judge without the intervention of the jury. History Codes, 1942, § 1054; Laws, 1934, ch. 234; Laws, 1936, ch. 246.
Under Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-111, when a landlord brings a possession action in county court, the same proceeding can also address unpaid rent or a fair-value payment for the tenant's use and occupancy of the property. The county court judge — not a jury — determines the amount owed based on the evidence presented. If the judge finds that rent or compensation is due, a monetary judgment may be entered against the tenant, and a writ of fieri facias (a court order to collect the judgment) may be issued to enforce it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 11-25-111, landlords pursuing a possession action in Mississippi county court may simultaneously seek recovery of any unpaid rent or reasonable use-and-occupation compensation in the same proceeding. Compliant operators generally document rent ledgers, lease agreements, and payment histories so that the evidentiary record is clear when the judge makes findings. Because all such cases are decided by the judge alone without a jury, presenting organized, well-supported documentation of amounts owed is a standard part of the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 11-25-111 means that a tenant facing a possession action in Mississippi county court may also face a monetary judgment for back rent or use-and-occupation compensation in that same hearing. Tenants generally have the opportunity to present their own evidence — such as proof of payments made or disputes about the amount claimed — directly to the judge, since these cases are decided without a jury. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Mississippi landlord-tenant law can help a tenant understand what evidence may be relevant to the judge's findings under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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