Mississippi Statute of Limitations

Select your case type to calculate your exact filing deadline in Mississippi. Governing statutes for all civil claim types are listed below.

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4. Special Circumstances

Was there a delay in discovering the injury/harm?

Was the injured person a minor at the time of injury?

Governing Statutes in Mississippi

The following statutes govern civil filing deadlines in Mississippi. Select a case type above to calculate your exact deadline.

Case Type	Governing Statute
Personal Injury	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 71
Medical Malpractice	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 68
Wrongful Death	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 78
Product Liability	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 71
Property Damage	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 71
Fraud	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 61
Breach of Oral Contract	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 57
Breach of Written Contract	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 57
Defamation	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 59
Civil Assault & Battery	Mississippi Rev. Stat. § 58

Abbreviations: § = Section · art. = Article · Ann. = Annotated · Rev. Stat. = Revised Statutes · Gen. Stat. = General Statutes · Code Civ. Proc. = Code of Civil Procedure · R.S. = Revised Statutes

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This tool is for informational and educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Statutes of limitations vary by jurisdiction and can be affected by tolling, government claim notice requirements, and other exceptions. Always consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.

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