{"data":{"id":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-51-31-3","jurisdiction":"us-ms","citation":"Miss. Code Ann. § 51-31-3","heading":"Miss. Code Ann. § 51-31-3","body":"The terms “benefits” and “betterments,” as used in this chapter are interchangeable and shall be construed as synonymous. The terms “ditches” and “drains” shall be construed to also include levees and closed drains, such as tiling, as well as open ditches.","path":["MS Code","Title 51"],"source_url":"https://legislature.ms.gov/","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:17Z","sha256":"e6a2cf0e3e4854845b0cbcce9db1c80e64d925b0ef8ddf49770fcc1356fcc402","source_id":"us-ms","stale":false,"prev":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-51-31-29","next":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-51-31-31"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}