Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-27
Judgment for defendant for costs.
Operative Text
If the finding be in favor of the defendant, the justices shall render judgment against the plaintiff that his complaint be dismissed, and the defendant recover of him full costs. The judgment of the justices, either in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant, shall be executed in the same manner as the judgment of any other court of record. History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 56, art. 7(15); 1857, ch. 42, art. 17; 1871, § 1592; 1880, § 2655; 1892, § 4473; 1906, § 5052; Hemingway’s 1917, § 3324; 1930, § 3469; 1942, § 1046.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-27, when a justice court rules in favor of the defendant in a complaint proceeding, the court must dismiss the plaintiff's complaint and order the plaintiff to pay the defendant's full court costs. The resulting judgment carries the same legal weight and is enforced in the same way as a judgment from any other court of record in Mississippi. This provision establishes both the outcome of a defendant's victory and the mechanism for carrying that outcome into effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-27 is relevant to landlords who appear as defendants in justice court complaint proceedings. When a landlord-defendant prevails, the court is required to dismiss the complaint and award full costs against the complaining party. Operators who maintain thorough documentation of their practices are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance if a complaint is brought against them in this forum.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-27, a tenant who brings a complaint in justice court and does not prevail may be ordered to pay the defendant's full court costs. Tenants considering filing a justice court complaint may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the potential cost consequences before proceeding. If a complaint is dismissed under this provision, the resulting judgment is enforceable in the same manner as any other Mississippi court of record judgment.
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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