What Is the Statute of Limitations for Defamation in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for defamation is generally 1 year under Miss. Code § 15-1-35.
Defamation Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a defamation claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for defamation is generally 1 year under Miss. Code § 15-1-35.
When does the clock start for defamation in Mississippi?
One year — the shortest standard limitations period in Mississippi civil practice.
Can the Mississippi deadline for defamation be extended?
The single-publication rule generally fixes accrual at first publication. Note the gap: one year for defamation against three for ordinary negligence.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Mississippi?
Often, yes. One year under the Tort Claims Act under Miss. Code § 11-46-11. The Mississippi Tort Claims Act imposes a one-year limitations period in § 11-46-11 that is significantly shorter than the three-year catch-all, and Mississippi courts have held the MTCA period controls — the general savings provisions in ch. 15-1 do not apply…
How does Mississippi compare to other states for defamation?
Mississippi's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for defamation ranges from 1 year to 3 years, and 1 year is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Defamation Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the defamation deadline in Mississippi:
