The following shall be the measure of damages to be followed by the jury or judge who determines the issue of just compensation:
If only a part of a tract is taken, the measure of just compensation for the taking shall be the difference between the fair market value of the entire tract immediately before the taking and the fair market value of the remainder immediately after the taking, with consideration being given to any special or general benefits resulting from the utilization of the part taken for transportation purposes.
If the entire tract is taken the measure of just compensation for the taking shall be the fair market value of the property at the time of taking.
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