Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction.

SB 2696 increases the monetary limit for justice court cases in Mississippi from $3,500 to $5,000. This change directly affects individuals and small businesses filing claims for debts, damages, or personal property recovery under $5,000. The key provision modifies the jurisdictional threshold in Mississippi law, allowing justice courts to handle larger small claims cases without requiring higher court referrals. The bill does not alter court procedures or create new obligations, only expanding the existing scope for lower-value disputes.