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Miss. Code Ann. § 83-21-47: Discretionary continuances.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 83. Insurance
- Chapter 21. Foreign Companies
- Unauthorized Insurers Process Law
The court, in any action, suit, or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in Sections 83-21-33 through 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.
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