The court or chancellor in vacation shall have power in proper cases for good cause shown to grant a reasonable enlargement of the time for the filing of an answer or answers, or of a demurrer or demurrers, and shall have power in like cases and for like cause shown to set aside decrees pro confesso and thereupon to permit the filing of answer or answers. But no such enlargement of time should be granted where the request therefor is solely for delay or is the result of inexcusable neglect on the part of the defendant or his solicitor.
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