MS · rules
UCCR 6.11
PETITIONS FOR AUTHORITY TO COMPROMISE CLAIMS FOR WRONGFUL DEATH OR INJURY
(A) Every petition for authority to compromise and settle a claim for wrongful death or
injury shall set forth the facts in relation thereto and the reason for such compromise and
settlement and the amount thereof.
(B) The material witnesses concerning the injury or death and the damages resulting
therefrom shall be produced before the chancellor for examination. Where counsel
representing the petition has investigated the matter and advised settlement, counsel shall
appear and give testimony touching the result of the investigation.
(C) In “future payment” or “structured settlement” cases, a certified copy of any insurance
policy or other security guaranteeing payment shall be made a part of the court file within
ninety (90) days from the date of the entry of the judgment or decree authorizing the
settlement, unless good cause is shown.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.ms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
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