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2016 Mississippi Code
Title 11 - Civil Practice and Procedure
Chapter 7 - Practice and Procedure in Circuit Courts
In General (§§ 11-7-1 - 11-7-221)
§ 11-7-161. If verdict not responsive, jury to deliberate further

MS Code § 11-7-161 (2016) What's This?

If the verdict is not responsive to the issue submitted to the jury, the court shall call their attention thereto and send them back for further deliberation.

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