The chancery court shall have power to issue a summons for any person, or subpoena for any witness, whose appearance in court may be deemed necessary for any purpose, whether such party or witness reside in the same or any other county. It shall be the duty of the party summoned or subpoenaed, to attend the court according to the command of the process; and if it be necessary or proper to enforce the appearance of the party, the court, on the return of the process executed and failure to appear, may issue an attachment, and may fine the party when brought in for a contempt. If a witness before the court shall refuse to testify, the court may commit such witness for contempt of the court.
Structure Mississippi Code
Jurisdiction, Powers and Authority, Vacation Matters
§ 9-5-81. Jurisdiction of the chancery court, in general
§ 9-5-83. Court may determine all matters in estates administered
§ 9-5-85. Court may summon all persons and punish for contempt
§ 9-5-87. Power to punish for violation of injunction
§ 9-5-89. Guardian ad litem; appointment and compensation; effect of failure to appoint
§ 9-5-95. Court or chancellor may extend time in vacation
§ 9-5-97. Additional powers of chancellor in vacation
§ 9-5-105. Expense of chancellor in hearing vacation matter paid equally by parties