The summons in such suit shall be served on the Attorney General in the mode prescribed by law for the service of a summons in other cases; and he shall appear for the state. The suit shall be proceeded with as if it were between private persons; but a bill shall not be taken as confessed nor a judgment by default be rendered against the state. The answer of the state to any bill need not be under oath or under the great seal, but may be made by the Attorney General for the state.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 11 - Civil Practice and Procedure
Chapter 45 - Suits by and Against the State or Its Political Subdivisions
§ 11-45-1. When the state may be sued
§ 11-45-3. Service of summons and conduct of case
§ 11-45-5. Payment of judgment or decree against the state
§ 11-45-7. Remedy against intruders on the lands of the state
§ 11-45-9. Any property accrued to the state recovered
§ 11-45-11. The state entitled to all actions - unlawful detainer for its lands
§ 11-45-13. Certain suits abated
§ 11-45-15. County to have like remedies
§ 11-45-17. County may sue and be sued
§ 11-45-19. Suit where part only of county is interested
§ 11-45-21. Bond not to be required