Mississippi Constitution ARTICLE 6. JUDICIARY 144
Mississippi Constitution – Article 6: Judiciary – Section 144 Summary
🔹 Full Reference:
Mississippi Constitution – Article 6, Section 144
🔹 Subject:
Judicial Power – Vested in Courts
🔹 Summary:
Section 144 of Article 6 of the Mississippi Constitution vests the judicial power of the state in a system of courts established by the Constitution and laws of Mississippi. It establishes the core authority of the judiciary.
🔑 Key Points:
Judicial authority is vested in the following:
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Courts
Chancery Courts
Justice Courts
Other inferior courts the legislature may establish
This section provides the constitutional basis for the existence of the court system in Mississippi.
✅ Purpose:
To formally establish the structure and authority of the state’s judicial branch, ensuring the separation of powers and giving courts the legal basis to hear and decide cases.
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