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Mississippi: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Malpractice rules · Small claims limits · Small estate limits · Debt time limits · Shared fault rules · Medicaid expansion · ACA marketplace · Claim deadlines · Estate and inheritance tax
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| Medical malpractice | 2 years; max 7 years (repose) |
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| Wrongful death | 3 years (or applicable underlying tort SOL) |
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| Damage cap | $500,000 noneconomic |
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| Expert affidavit or certificate | Certificate of expert consultation filed with the complaint |
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| Before you sue | 60-day notice of intent before filing |
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| Dollar limit | $3,500 (justice court) |
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| Filing fee | $25 |
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| Lawyers | Allowed |
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| Small estate limit | $75,000 |
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| Wait after death | 30 days |
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| Real estate | No |
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| Credit cards / open accounts | 3 years |
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| Written contracts | 3 years |
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| Promissory notes | 6 years |
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| Rule | Pure comparative negligence |
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| When you are barred | Up to 99% at fault: damages reduced by your share |
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| Marketplace type | Federal marketplace |
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| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
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| Acknowledge | No fixed number of days; must act with reasonable promptness |
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| Accept or deny | No fixed number of days |
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| Pay | Not set by rule |
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| Estate tax | No state estate tax |
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| Inheritance tax | No inheritance tax |
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