After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and ten (10) days' notice by either the Transportation Department or the owner shall, either in or out of term, hear and determine all issues raised by the pleading other than the issue of just compensation, including, if controverted, questions of necessary and proper parties, title to the land, interest taken and area taken.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 65 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 1 - Transportation Department
Article 3 - Eminent Domain and Condemnation Proceedings
§ 65-1-311. Time for filing an answer to complaint
§ 65-1-313. Motion to hear and determine issues raised in pleadings
§ 65-1-319. Measure of damages
§ 65-1-321. Interest on just compensation award
§ 65-1-323. Time and place of hearing
§ 65-1-327. Conformance to other civil actions
§ 65-1-329. Final judgments; form
§ 65-1-331. Just compensation; adverse or conflicting claimants
§ 65-1-333. Written agreement in lieu of complaint or declaration of taking
§ 65-1-335. Authority of department to enter land to make surveys or other examinations
§ 65-1-337. Reimbursement of real property taxes
§ 65-1-341. Payment of court costs; right of appeal
§ 65-1-343. Prepayment of court costs