What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
Trespass Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
When does the clock start for trespass in Mississippi?
Three years for trespass.
Can the Mississippi deadline for trespass be extended?
A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims.
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 trespass?
Mississippi's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Mississippi:
