Whenever the chancery court or chancellor has lawfully set any matter in vacation for confirmation or decree, and no contest has been timely filed, if an order or decree determining the same or setting another date therefor be not entered upon such date, the chancellor shall have the power to enter an order or decree on any day prior to the adjournment of the next succeeding term, without further process. Provided, that if the matter be one in which contest might have been entered prior to the date set and such contest be filed before the entry of such order or decree, the same shall be disposed of as if such contest had been timely filed.
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