Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-7
The warrant.
Operative Text
The clerk of the justice court before whom the complaint is made shall thereupon issue a warrant to the following effect: “The State of Mississippi “To the Sheriff of County: “WHEREAS, AB hath made complaint on oath (or affirmation), before me, the clerk of the justice court for the said county, that CD hath unlawfully turned him out of possession (or unlawfully withholds from him the possession) of certain land (here describe it), lying and being in the said county, and hath prayed the possession thereof, this is therefore to command you to summon the said CD to appear at (which shall be at the usual place of holding the justice court of the justice court judge to whom the case is assigned), on the day of , before said justice court judge, to answer to the complaint, and have then there this warrant. “Witness my hand, this day of . EF, Clerk of the Justice Court” History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 56, art. 7(6); 1857, ch. 42, art. 5; 1871, § 1584; 1880, § 2647; 1892, § 4463; 1906, § 5042; Hemingway’s 1917, § 3314; 1930, § 3459; 1942, § 1036; Laws, 1981, ch. 471, § 32; Laws, 1982, ch. 423, § 17.
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-7 establishes the official form and content of the warrant that a justice court clerk must issue after a sworn complaint about unlawful possession or withholding of land is filed. The warrant directs the county sheriff to summon the named defendant to appear before the assigned justice court judge at the appropriate courthouse on a specified date. It serves as the formal legal mechanism that initiates the court process for resolving a disputed possession of real property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-7, when a landlord files a sworn complaint alleging that a tenant is unlawfully withholding possession of property, the justice court clerk issues a warrant directing the sheriff to summon the occupant to a court hearing. Compliant operators generally ensure that their complaint accurately describes the property and identifies the parties, since those details are carried directly into the warrant. Keeping records of the property description and the timeline of the dispute supports an orderly court process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-25-7 governs the warrant that is served on a person accused of unlawfully withholding possession of land, requiring them to appear before a justice court judge to answer the complaint. If you receive such a warrant, it means a formal court proceeding has been initiated and you have the right to appear and present your side of the matter at the scheduled hearing. Tenant-rights organizations in Mississippi can provide general information about what to expect during a justice court possession proceeding.
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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