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§ 11-55-3. Definitions

MS Code § 11-55-3 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) “Without substantial justification,” when used with reference to any action, claim, defense or appeal, including without limitation any motion, means that it is frivolous, groundless in fact or in law, or vexatious, as determined by the court.

(b) “Person” means any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company or any other entity, including any governmental entity or unincorporated association of persons.

(c) “Action” means a civil action that contains one or more claims for relief, defense or an appeal of such civil action. For the purposes of this chapter only, an “action” also means any separate count, claim, defense or request for relief contained in any such civil action.

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