MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 51-39-15. Appeal of resolution or ordinance.

[Effective from and after the date Laws, 2000, ch. 597, § 8, is effectuated under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1964]

Any party having an interest in the subject matter and aggrieved or prejudiced by the findings and adjudication of the governing body may appeal to the circuit court of the county in the manner provided by law for appeals from orders of the board of supervisors or municipal authorities in Section 11-51-75. However, if no appeal is taken within fifteen (15) days after the date of the adoption of the resolution or ordinance in Section 51-39-11, the creation of the district within the jurisdiction of that unit of local government shall be final and shall not be subject to attack in any court after that time.

SOURCES: Laws, 2000, ch. 597, § 8, SB3053, eff the date said ch. 597 is effectuated under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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