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sovereign immunity in Mississippi

88 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (44)

CaseFollowedCited
Tucker v. Hinds Countygreen
miss · 1990 · cited in 6 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1994–2016
2 sentences

2016However, “sovereign immunity will not protect the political subdivision when there has. been a violation by the subdivision of an individual’s constitutional rights.” Tucker v. Hinds Cty., 558 So.2d 869, 872 (Miss.1990). “[T]o allow the sovereign immunity defense to block suits based on [the due process] provision[] of the Mississippi Constitution would render [that provision] meaningless.” Id. (citing Williams, 295 So.2d at 288 ). ¶17.

2016However, “sovereign immunity will not protect the political subdivision when there has. been a violation by the subdivision of an individual’s constitutional rights.” Tucker v. Hinds Cty., 558 So.2d 869, 872 (Miss.1990). “[T]o allow the sovereign immunity defense to block suits based on [the due process] provision[] of the Mississippi Constitution would render [that provision] meaningless.” Id. (citing Williams, 295 So.2d at 288 ). ¶17.

66
Churchill v. Pearl River Basin Dev. Dist.green
miss · 1993 · cited in 9 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2005
2 sentences

1999Dist., 619 So.2d 900, 903 (Miss.1993) holds as follows: Sovereign immunity does not bar actions against the state or its political subdivisions brought on a breach of contract theory.

1998"Sovereign immunity does not bar actions against the state or its political subdivisions brought on a breach of contract theory." Id. (citing Mississippi State Dep't of Welfare v. Howie, 449 So.2d 772 (Miss.1984); Cig Contractors v. Mississippi State Bldg.

59
Joseph v. Tennessee Partners, Inc.green
miss · 1987 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1990–1996
2 sentences

1996However, the case cited in support of that last statement is Joseph v. Tennessee Partners, Inc., 501 So.2d 371, 375 (Miss.1987), which was expressly overruled by Churchill v. Pearl River Basin Dev.

1990Since this case arises out of an accident which occurred on June 15, 1967, pre- Pruett law governs, and "all claims of tort liability against state agencies are barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity absent statutory authority to the contrary." Joseph v. Tennessee Partners, Inc., 501 So.2d 371, 374 (Miss. 1987); see also White v. City of Tupelo, 462 So.2d 707 (Miss. 1984) (since this cause of action accrued on October 13, 1980, we must analyze pre- Pruett decisions to determine whether the lower court properly applied the doctrine of sovereign immunity in this case); Marshall v. Chawla,

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Pruett v. City of Rosedalered
miss · 1982 · cited in 24 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1983–2003
2 sentences

1995Robinson responded by stating among other things that (1) the doctrine of sovereign immunity was abolished in Pruett v. City of Rosedale, 421 So.2d 1046 (Miss. 1982); and (2) § 11-46-6 is unconstitutional because it violates the Remedy Clause of the Mississippi Constitution and the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

1994This Court abolished the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity in Pruett v. City of Rosedale, 421 So. 2d 1046 (Miss.1982).

324
Johnson v. United Statesgreen
ca1 · 1908 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
2 sentences

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

1995Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir. 1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So. 2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799, 803 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 (1938).

33
Employers Ins. v. STATE HWY. COM'Ngreen
miss · 1991 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1998
2 sentences

1998Where suits are grounded in tort, agencies of the state may not be sued absent a "clear and unambiguous statute waiving sovereign immunity." Employers Ins. of Wausau v. Mississippi State Highway Comm'n, 575 So.2d 999, 1002 (Miss.1990). ¶ 38.

1998Where suits are grounded in tort, agencies of the state may not be sued absent a "clear and unambiguous statute waiving sovereign immunity." Employers Ins. of Wausau v. Mississippi State Highway Comm'n, 575 So.2d 999, 1002 (Miss.1990). ¶ 38.

33
Richardson v. Rankin County School Dist.green
miss · 1989 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1990–1997
2 sentences

1997See also Richardson v. Rankin County School District, 540 So.2d 5, 8 (Miss. 1989) (noting that the effect of the Immunity Act is that the State and its political subdivisions have continuously remained protected from suit under the doctrine of sovereign immunity).

1997See also Richardson v. Rankin County School District, 540 So.2d 5, 8 (Miss. 1989) (noting that the effect of the Immunity Act is that the State and its political subdivisions have continuously remained protected from suit under the doctrine of sovereign immunity).

33
Danny Grimes and Kristi Grimes, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Keeli A. Grimes v. Pearl River Valley Water Supply Districtgreen
ca5 · 1991 · cited in 6 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2001–2008
2 sentences

2003The court in Grimes also held the sovereign immunity statute did not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 930 F.2d at 444 .

2002The court in Grimes also held the sovereign immunity statute did not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 930 F.2d at 444 .

26
Mohundro v. Alcorn Countygreen
miss · 1996 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008See Mohundro v. Alcorn County, 675 So.2d 848, 852 (quoting Grimes v. Pearl River Valley Water Supply Dist., 930 F.2d 441, 443-44 (5th Cir.1991)).

2007See Mohundro v. Alcorn County, 675 So. 2d 848, 852 (quoting Grimes v. Pearl River Valley Water Supply Dist., 930 F.2d 441, 443-44 (5th Cir. 1991)).

22
State Highway Commission v. McClendongreen
miss · 1951 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22
C. S. Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Districtgreen
ca6 · 1978 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2007See State Highway Comm’n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So. 2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm’n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1920); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir. 1978).3 The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22
Estate of Johnson v. Chatelaingreen
miss · 2006 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007See Estate of Johnson v. Chatelain, 943 So.2d 684, 687 (Miss.2006) ("With few exceptions, independent contractors are excluded from the definition of `state employee' and therefore do not benefit from the provisions of the sovereign immunity statutes.").

2006See Estate of Johnson v. Chatelain, 943 So. 2d 684, 687 (Miss. 2006) (“With few exceptions, independent contractors are excluded from the definition of ‘state employee’ and therefore do not benefit from the provisions of the sovereign immunity statutes.”).

22
Beverly v. Powersgreen
miss · 1995 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1998–2002
2 sentences

2002In Beverly v. Powers, 666 So.2d 806, 809 (Miss.1995), we permitted the Department of Human Services to amend its answer to include the sovereign immunity defense after it failed to do so initially.

1998In Beverly v. Powers, 666 So. 2d 806, 809 (Miss. 1995), we permitted the Department of Human Services to amend its answer to include the sovereign immunity defense after it failed to do so initially.

22
Federal Deposit Insurance v. Meyergreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Meyer, 510 U.S. 471, 473 , 114 S.Ct. 996, 1000 , 127 L.Ed.2d 308 (1994). ¶ 38.

1999See, e.g., Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Meyer, 510 U.S. 471, 473 , 114 S.Ct. 996, 1000 , 127 L.Ed.2d 308 (1994). ¶ 38.

22
United States v. Ranger Electronic Communications, Inc.green
miwd · 1998 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999Mortenson Co. v. United States, 996 F.2d 1177, 1179 (Fed.Cir.1993) ("[Equal Access to Justice Act] § 204(a), 28 U.S.C. § 2412 (b) (1998), explicitly waives the government's sovereign immunity in a civil case to an award of reasonable attorney fees ..."); United States v. Ranger Electronic Communications, Inc., 22 F.Supp.2d 667, 674 (W.D.Mich.1998) ("In adopting the Hyde Amendment, Congress made criminal fee requests subject to the procedures and limitations utilized by civil litigants under the Equal Access to Justice Act ...").

1996Cir. 1993) ("[Equal Access to Justice Act] § 204(a), 28 U.S.C. § 2412 (b) (1998), explicitly waives the government's sovereign immunity in a civil case to an award of reasonable attorney fees..."); United States v. Ranger Electronic Communications, Inc., 22 F. Supp. 2d 667, 674 (W.D.

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Fordice v. Thomasgreen
miss · 1995 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1998
22
Webb v. County of Lincolngreen
miss · 1988 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1994
22
Strait v. Pat Harrison Waterway Dist.green
miss · 1988 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
22
White v. City of Tupelogreen
miss · 1984 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991
22
Nathaniel v. City of Moss Pointgreen
miss · 1980 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1984–1991
22
Quinn v. Mississippi State Universitygreen
miss · 1998 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2005
2 sentences

2005However, Justice Mills pointed out in his separate opinion the fallacy of the majority's reasoning by stating, "The same sovereign immunity that bars the Quinns' tort claim against MSU bars their breach of implied contract claim as well." Id. at 856 *710 (Mills, J., concurring in part & dissenting in part).

2003However, Justice Mills pointed out in his separate opinion the fallacy of the majority’s reasoning by stating, “The same sovereign immunity that bars the Quinns’ tort claim against MSU bars their breach of implied contract claim as well.” Id. at 856 (Mills, J., concurring in part & dissenting in part).

14
McGoldrick Oil Company v. Greene Countygreen
miss · 1984 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1987–1997
2 sentences

1987Because this cause of action arises prior to July 1, 1984, we find that all claims of tort liability against state agencies are barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, Pruett, supra, at 1052 and McGoldrick Oil Co. v. Greene County, 446 So.2d 594, 595 (Miss. 1984), absent statutory authority to the contrary.

1987Because this cause of action arises prior to July 1, 1984, we find that all claims of tort liability against state agencies are barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, Pruett, supra, at 1052 and McGoldrick Oil Co. v. Greene County, 446 So.2d 594, 595 (Miss. 1984), absent statutory authority to the contrary.

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Albritton v. City of Winonagreen
· 1938 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

12
Morgan v. City of Rulevillegreen
miss · 1993 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
12
State v. Lewisgreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1994
12
Davis v. Littlegreen
miss · 1978 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Tinsley v. Worldwide Insurancegreen
gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Hans v. Louisianagreen
· 1890 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Larson v. Domestic and Foreign Commerce Corp.green
scotus · 1949 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
The City of Houston v. Steve Williamsgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Nixon v. Fitzgeraldgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Brown v. Johnsongreen
txsd · 1974 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Richard E. McClellan and Muriel McClellan v. James L. Kimballgreen
ca9 · 1980 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Bonner v. McCormickgreen
missctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Liggans v. Coahoma County Sheriff's Dept.green
miss · 2002 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
M.A. Mortenson Company v. The United Statesgreen
cafc · 1993 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Webb v. Jacksongreen
miss · 1991 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Thomas v. Broadlands Community Consolidated School District No. 201green
illappct · 1953 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Marshall v. Chawlared
miss · 1988 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Region VII, Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center v. Isaacgreen
miss · 1988 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
Presley v. Mississippi State Hwy. Com'n green
miss · 1992
2 sentences

1998While that case was pending, the sovereign immunity statute, Miss.Code Ann. § 11-46-6 (1986), was found to be unconstitutional (but only prospectively) in Presley v. Mississippi State Highway Commission, 608 So.2d 1288 (Miss.1992).

1998The County's 1993 motion for summary judgment was filed only after the Legislature's 1993 revision of the sovereign immunity statute, which reasonably could not have been anticipated by Mrs. Fortune when she filed suit in 1989 or by the circuit court when it denied the County's motion to dismiss in 1990, all prior to this Court's 1992 plurality decision in Presley v. Mississippi State Highway Commission, 608 So.2d 1288 (Miss. 1992), which prompted the 1993 amendment to the statute.

71993–1998
Miss. State Dept. of Public Welfare v. Howie green
miss · 1984
2 sentences

2005The Quinn majority concluded that sovereign immunity did not apply to breach of implied contracts by applying the holding of three prior cases; Churchill v. Pearl River Basin Development District, 619 So.2d 900 (Miss.1993), Mississippi State Dep't of Welfare v. Howie, 449 So.2d 772 (Miss.1984), and Cig Contractors, Inc. v. Mississippi State Bldg.

1998"Sovereign immunity does not bar actions against the state or its political subdivisions brought on a breach of contract theory." Id. (citing Mississippi State Dep't of Welfare v. Howie, 449 So.2d 772 (Miss.1984); Cig Contractors v. Mississippi State Bldg.

51987–2005
Robinson v. Stewart green
miss · 1995
2 sentences

2003The Supreme Court has further stated that: [i]n Robinson , this Court also held sovereign immunity did not violate due process. 655 So.2d at 869 .

2002In Robinson , this Court also held sovereign immunity did not violate due process. 655 So.2d at 869 .

32001–2003
Juedell T. Lawrence v. Virginia Insurance Reciprocal green
ca5 · 1992
2 sentences

1996In other words, the legislature did not expressly waive the hospital's sovereign immunity in this respect.” Id. at 1057 .

1996In other words, the legislature did not expressly waive the hospital's sovereign immunity in this respect." Id. at 1057 .

31990–1996
Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula neutral
miss · 1912
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22007–2008
Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist. green
· 1920
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22007–2008
State Highway Commission v. Knight green
miss · 1934
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22007–2008
City of Meridian v. Peavy neutral
· 1940
2 sentences

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

2008See State Highway Comm'n v. McClendon, 212 Miss. 18, 27-29 , 53 So.2d 35, 39-41 (1951); City of Meridian v. Peavy, 188 Miss. 168 , 194 So. 595 (1940); State Highway Comm'n v. Knight, 170 Miss. 60 , 154 So. 263 (1934); Stephens v. Beaver Dam Drainage Dist., 123 Miss. 884 , 86 So. 641 (1921); Chidsey v. City of Pascagoula, 102 Miss. 709 , 59 So. 879 (1912); see also Lenoir v. Porters Creek Watershed Dist., 586 F.2d 1081, 1092-93 (6th Cir.1978). [3] The doctrine of sovereign immunity protects a state from being sued in tort absent its consent.

22007–2008
Sparks v. Kim green
miss · 1997
2 sentences

2006Id. at 1114 .

2005Id. at 1114 .

22005–2006
Westbrook v. City of Jackson green
miss · 1995
2 sentences

2002Id. at 839 . ¶ 2.

2000Id. at 839 . ¶2.

22000–2002
Mississippi Baptist Hospital v. Holmes green
miss · 1952
2 sentences

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

21995–1999
Silvershirt Legion of America, Inc. v. Committee on Education & Labor of the United States Senate green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

1999Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir.1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So.2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799 , 803 *821 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 , 58 S.Ct. 766 , 82 L.Ed. 1088 (1938).

1995Johnson v. U.S., 163 F. 30, 32 (1st Cir. 1908); Mississippi Baptist Hosp. v. Holmes, 214 Miss. 906 , 56 So. 2d 709 (1952); Albritton v. City of Winona, 181 Miss. 75, 95-96 , 178 So. 799, 803 (1938), appeal dismissed, 303 U.S. 627 (1938).

21995–1999
Cig Contractors, Inc. v. MISS. STATE BLDG. COM'N green
miss · 1981
21993–1998
Coplin v. Francis green
miss · 1994
21994–1998
Rector v. Mississippi State Highway Com'n green
miss · 1993
21994–1997
City of Pass Christian v. Fernandez ex rel. Fernandez neutral
miss · 1911
21993–1996
City of West Point v. Meadows green
miss · 1959
21993–1996
City of Hattiesburg v. REGION XII COM'N ON MENTAL HEALTH AND RETARDATION green
miss · 1995
21994–1996
Grantham v. Dept. of Corrections green
miss · 1988
21988–1990
Sims v. Etowah County Bd. of Ed. green
ala · 1976
21988–1988
Alden v. Maine green
scotus · 1999
12025–2025
Cauley v. City of Jacksonville green
fla · 1981
12025–2025
City of Tallahassee v. Fortune green
fla · 1850
12025–2025
Williams v. Holsclaw green
ncctapp · 1998
12019–2019
Williams v. Walley green
miss · 1974
12016–2016
United States v. Kubrick green
scotus · 1979
12001–2001
Allbritton v. Winona green
scotus · 1938
11999–1999
Robinson v. Indianola Mun. Separate Sch. Dist. green
miss · 1985
11996–1996
Moor v. Moor neutral
miss · 1990
11995–1995
Wesala v. City of Virginia green
minnctapp · 1986
11993–1993
Starnes v. City of Vardaman green
miss · 1991
11992–1992
Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division v. Craft green
scotus · 1978
11990–1990
Tideway Oil Programs, Inc. v. Serio green
miss · 1983
11983–1983
Imperial Production Corp. v. City of Sweetwater green
ca5 · 1954
11982–1982
Lorence v. Hospital Bd. of Morgan County green
ala · 1975
11982–1982
Jones v. Knight green
miss · 1979
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-1 (35) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-3 (30) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-6 (25) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-5 (20) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-7 (19) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-9 (19) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-15 (16) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-11 (13) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 21-15-6 (7) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 19-7-8 (6) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (5) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 37-115-31 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 1934 (1892–2026) CT 461 (1963–2026) GA 420 (1945–2026) PA 363 (1951–2026) FL 299 (1962–2026) IL 290 (1953–2025) NC 248 (1960–2026) VA 221 (1973–2026) MO 200 (1914–2025) OH 186 (1960–2025) AL 172 (1968–2025) CA 152 (1935–2026) KY 136 (1935–2026) MD 133 (1967–2026) NY 129 (1922–2026) AR 120 (1975–2026) TN 114 (1973–2026) CO 93 (1954–2026) OK 91 (1936–2025) WA 90 (1914–2026) MA 88 (1967–2025) MS 88 (1974–2025) NM 84 (1964–2024) WI 81 (1962–2026) NJ 80 (1960–2026) MI 79 (1939–2026) NE 75 (1967–2025) VT 74 (1964–2025) SD 57 (1975–2026) HI 54 (1958–2025) LA 53 (1955–2022) ME 53 (1971–2025) MN 51 (1941–2025) IN 51 (1958–2025) IA 49 (1969–2025) OR 43 (1873–2026) SC 42 (1955–2025) DE 40 (1960–2025) AZ 38 (1963–2023) ID 38 (1970–2025) ND 37 (1982–2021) RI 36 (1962–2018) UT 36 (1950–2019) NH 32 (1971–2023) WV 29 (1958–2024) MT 27 (1973–2023) DC 26 (1966–2024) WY 25 (1959–2025) AK 23 (1972–2024) KS 22 (1969–2019) NV 13 (1960–2018) VI 3 (1991–2024) MP 2 (1986–2024) GU 2 (2023–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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