Justice courts; increase limit of jurisdiction to $15,000.00.

HB 83 would have increased the maximum amount justice courts in Mississippi can handle for small claims cases from the current limit to $15,000. This change would directly affect individuals and businesses filing lawsuits seeking recovery of debts, damages, or personal property valued under $15,000. The bill amended Mississippi Code Section 9-11-9 to raise this jurisdictional cap, allowing justice courts to resolve more civil disputes without escalating to higher courts. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.