# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 524.040: 524.040 Parties to action

> Missouri · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MO_C524_S524.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 524.040
- **Heading:** 524.040 Parties to action
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 524 / Section 524.040

## Text

524.040. Parties to action. — The action shall be prosecuted in the real names of the parties thereto, and shall be brought against the person in possession of the premises claimed.

(RSMo 1939 § 1532) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1368; 1919 § 1818; 1909 § 2385 CROSS REFERENCE: Holder under tax deed may sue for recovery of possession, when, 140.580

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