Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-117
Judgment for defendant.
Operative Text
If the finding be in favor of the defendant, the court shall render judgment against the plaintiff that his complaint be dismissed, and that the defendant recover of him full costs. History Codes, 1942, § 1057; Laws, 1934, ch. 234; Laws, 1936, ch. 246.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-117, when a court rules in favor of the defendant in a proceeding governed by this chapter, the court is required to enter a formal judgment dismissing the plaintiff's complaint entirely. In addition to the dismissal, the defendant is entitled to recover the full costs of the proceeding from the plaintiff. This provision establishes a mandatory outcome — the court has no discretion to withhold either the dismissal or the cost award once a finding favors the defendant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
When a landlord is named as a defendant in a proceeding under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-117 and the court finds in the landlord's favor, the court must dismiss the complaint and award the landlord full costs against the plaintiff. Operators who prevail in such actions generally document all litigation-related costs carefully, as those amounts become part of the enforceable judgment. Understanding this provision helps property managers recognize that a successful defense carries a concrete financial remedy beyond mere dismissal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If a tenant is the plaintiff in a proceeding and the court finds against them under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-117, the court is required to dismiss the complaint and enter a judgment requiring the tenant to pay the defendant's full costs. Tenants considering bringing a claim under this chapter should be aware that an unfavorable outcome carries a mandatory cost-shifting consequence. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what "full costs" may encompass and what options exist before or after a judgment is entered.
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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