Miss. L. Coun. Ct. R. 10

As amended through October 31, 2024

Rule 10

Unless otherwise provided by statute or allowed by order of the court entered on its minutes after proper notice given, and a hearing thereon, on demurrer, motions, and dilatory pleas shall be filed, called to the attention of the court, set down, heard, and disposed of, and issues joined in all cases, causes, petitions counter-claims, set-offs, or cross-bills pending in the court at the return term; and failing therein, the court may treat the same as being waived or abandoned. However, all defenses filed that go to the merits of the cause of action or to the jurisdiction shall be called to the attention of the court and disposed of as soon as practicable.