MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2005 5th Extraordinary Session
To: Judiciary, Division A
By: Senator(s) Ross, Albritton, Butler, Chaney, Dawkins, Frazier, Gollott, Harden, Hewes, Hyde-Smith, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), King, Moffatt, Morgan, Robertson, Thomas, Walls, White, Williamson, Jordan, Little
AN ACT TO EXTEND STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE SECOND SUPREME COURT DISTRICT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. As a result of the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina, the statute of limitations applicable to any action not filed in any state or federal court or administrative forum as of August 29, 2005, for which venue was proper in a county located in the Second (Southern) Supreme Court District as defined by Section 9-3-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is extended as follows:
(a) If the statute of limitations expired on or after Monday, August 29, 2005, but before the effective date of this act, then the time for filing a claim shall be extended to Friday, December 30, 2005.
(b) If the statute of limitations expires on or after the effective date of this act, but before Tuesday, November 29, 2005, then the time for filing a claim shall be extended to Friday, December 30, 2005.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.