Miss. Code Ann. § 27-29-19: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-29-19

Suits against tax collectors as provided in Section 27-29-17 shall be tried at the return term and shall have precedence over all other civil causes. Judgment shall be given for the amount due by the collector with thirty per centum (30%) per annum damages, after deducting all legal allowances to which he may be entitled.