Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Mississippi

When can you claim ownership of abandoned property

I let a freind move in with me. she agreed to pay for rent and bills. to this date she has not done so. she owes me a considerable amount of money. because she owes me this money she has not come home in close to a month. when is her belongings considered abandoned and can I take ownership of this property for the debt she owes me?


Asked on 7/27/03, 6:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736

Re: When can you claim ownership of abandoned property

Initiate suit against her in justice court for breach of agreement. Obtain a judgment and then have the sheriff seize the goods to sell them. Alternatively, contact her and obtain her agreement to transfer them to you in partial or total satisfaction of your claim. There is no statute in Mississippi that gives you a lien on the property and allows you to sell the items without judicial process.

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Answered on 7/28/03, 2:31 pm


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