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Mississippi — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for government tort claim

Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in Mississippi

Mississippi’s statute of limitations for government tort claims is governed by Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49. Under this statute, a claimant generally has three years from the date the cause of action accrues to bring suit against a governmental entity. The statute sets out the limitations period for most civil actions, including tort claims against the state and its subdivisions. The precise accrual rules and any exceptions to the three-year period are detailed in the official source. The worked example below demonstrates how the three-year limitation applies to a typical claim. To estimate the deadline for a specific situation, the DocketMath calculator should be used with the claimant’s own facts.

Governing authority

In Mississippi, the statute of limitations rule is set by Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49. The verified packet cites Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 (https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-15/chapter-1/section-15-1-49).

Deadline example

For a Mississippi government tort claim limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 (https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-15/chapter-1/section-15-1-49).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the government tort claim statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.