State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Mississippi > Title-83 > 21 > 83-21-47§ 83-21-47. Discretionary continuances.
The court, in any action, suit, or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in Sections 83-21-33 to 83-21-51, may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of Section 83-21-45 and to defend such action.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 5705-17; Laws, 1958, ch. 450, § 7.
