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  • 442.070 Person may convey, notwithstanding adverse possession.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.070 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 442 › Section 442.070

    Person may convey, notwithstanding adverse possession. — Any person claiming title to real estate may, notwithstanding there may be an adverse possession thereof, sell and convey his interest therein, … in the same manner and with like effect as if he was in the actual possession thereof.

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  • 516.010 Actions for recovery of lands commenced, when.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.010 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 516 › Section 516.010

    Lewis (Mo.), 244 S.W.2d 87. (1952) Adverse possession defined. City of Kirksville v. … City of Independence (Mo.), 388 S.W.2d 769. (1968) Evidence held to support title by adverse possession. All elements of adverse possession discussed. Mitler v. Warner (MO.), 433 S.W.2d 259.

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  • 524.160 Defendant may recover compensation for improvements, when.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 524.160 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 524 › Section 524.160

    . — If a judgment or decree of dispossession shall be given in an action for the recovery of possession of premises, or in any real action in favor of a person having a better title thereto, against a … by him in good faith on such lands, tenements or hereditaments, prior to his having had notice of such adverse title.

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  • 516.040 Possession of land under color of title, effect.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.040 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 516 › Section 516.040

    such possession, the usual acts of ownership over the whole tract so claimed, shall be deemed a possession of the whole of such tract. … (RSMo 1939 § 1006) Prior revisions: 1929 § 854; 1919 § 1309; 1909 § 1882 (1960) Evidence as to adverse possession held insufficient to require the setting aside of the trial court's finding to the contrary

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  • 473.340 Discovery of assets, procedure for.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.340 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 473 › Section 473.340

    The petition shall describe the property, if known, shall allege the nature of the interest of the petitioner and that title or possession of the property, or both, are being adversely withheld or claimed … If the party found to have adversely withheld the title or possession, or both, of said property has transferred or otherwise disposed of the same, the court shall render a money judgment for the value

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  • 527.180 Suit to perfect title by limitation — proceedings.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 527.180 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 527 › Section 527.180

    . — In all cases when, under the provisions of section 516.070 , the title or claim of any person out of possession of any real estate shall be barred by limitation, and the title thereto has vested in … the party in possession, or the party under whom he claims, under the provisions of said section, the party holding the title which has vested by limitation under the provisions of said section may bring

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  • 516.090 Statute not to extend to certain lands.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.090 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 516 › Section 516.090

    This section shall be construed to prohibit any judgment granting adverse possession to a claimant where the defendant possesses an interest in land described in a recorded deed and is a public utility

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  • 475.160 Assets of protectee, action to obtain, procedure.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 475.160 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 475 › Section 475.160

    estate of a protectee or which is claimed should be an asset of such an estate, may file a verified petition in any court having jurisdiction of such estate seeking determination of the title and right of possession … The petition shall describe the property, if known, shall allege the nature of the interest of the petitioner and that title or possession of the property, or both, are being adversely withheld or claimed

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  • 446.175 Land patent not issued by state, owner may acquire, requirements.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 446.175 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 446 › Section 446.175

    , and hostile possession of all of such land for the period of ten years immediately prior to the time of applying for a patent under this section, and that during such time no other person has ever set … up or made any claim to such land, or any portion thereof, which is hostile or adverse to the title of the applicant and those under whom he claims title. 2.

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  • MO Insurance Bulletin 2024-05: Application of 20 CSR 500-1.100 (3) Standard Fire Policies

    MO Insurance Bulletin 2024-05 · Missouri · Agency guidance

    Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Bulletins › MO Insurance Bulletin 2024-05: Application of 20 CSR 500-1.100 (3) Standard Fire Policies

    In the event that the insurer does not possess a current phone number for the producer, it may include a contact phone number for the insurer that the policyholder can call to obtain information on locating … In the event that the insurer does not possess a current phone number for the producer, it may include a contact phone number for the insurer that the policyholder can call to obtain information on locating

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  • 260.1024 Covenants are perpetual, exceptions — department may terminate covenants, when.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.1024 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 260 › Section 260.1024

    proceeding; (b) All persons identified in section 260.1027 are given notice of the pendency of the proceeding; and (c) The court determines, after hearing, that the termination or modification will not adversely … possession, prescription, abandonment, waiver, lack of enforcement, or acquiescence, or any similar doctrine. 4.

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  • 351.609 Records possessed by corporations providing certain services to the public, ...

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.609 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 351 › Section 351.609

    Records possessed by corporations providing certain services to the public, definitions — applicability of section — records provided under subpoena or warrant — accelerated or extended time for production … The provisions of this section shall apply to any subpoena or search warrant issued to search for records that are in the actual or constructive possession of a foreign corporation that provides electronic

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  • 337.120 Compact temporary authorization to practice.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 337.120 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 337 › Section 337.120

    a current, full and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state which is a compact state; (4) No history of adverse action that violate the rules of the commission; (5) No criminal record … to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and ate; (4) No history of adverse action that violate the rules of the commission; (5) No criminal record history that

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  • 473.137 Administrator pending contest, appointed when — duties.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.137 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 473 › Section 473.137

    If, after such hearing, it appears that the executor named in the will has an interest adverse to any such contestant of the will, the court may, in its discretion, grant letters of administration to some … of the estate until termination of the will contest, at which time he shall account to the executor or legal administrator when qualified, and, if it shall appear to the court that the decedent died possessed

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  • 446.180 Erroneous descriptions in patents — correction.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 446.180 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 446 › Section 446.180

    , and hostile possession of all of such land for the period of ten years immediately prior to the time of filing an application under this section, and that during such time no other person has ever set … up or made any claim to such land, or any portion thereof, which is hostile or adverse to the title of the applicant and those under whom he claims title; and executes a deed releasing the erroneously

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  • 570.145 Financial exploitation of the elderly person or person with a disability — ...

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 570.145 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 570 › Section 570.145

    with a disability if such person knowingly obtains control over the property of the elderly person or person with a disability with the intent to permanently deprive the person of the use, benefit or possession … that the accused reasonably believed that the victim was not an elderly person or person with a disability. 7. (1) It shall be unlawful in violation of this section for any person receiving or in the possession

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  • 147.040 Director of revenue to determine amount — protest procedure — certificate ...

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 147.040 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 147 › Section 147.040

    or that may come into the director's possession. 2. … to the corporation by certified or registered mail and such notice shall set forth briefly the director of revenue's findings of fact and the basis of decision in each case decided in whole or in part adversely

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  • 374.085 Division of consumer affairs, duties — legal adviser may assist.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 374.085 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 374 › Section 374.085

    on such topics as the state's insurance laws, insurance practices, policy coverages and policy costs; and (6) The division shall recommend changes to state statutes when it considers such statutes to adversely … The legal adviser shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri and shall possess a knowledge of the state's insurance laws and regulations.

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  • 140.600 Suit to set aside tax deeds — actual tender not necessary.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.600 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 140 › Section 140.600

    state, either at law or in equity, shall hereafter be maintained by any person or corporation, against any other person or corporation, for the determination of the title to, or for the recovery of the possession … All courts before which any such action may be brought or maintained shall, if the judgment in such action be adverse to the defendant, or defendants therein, and the recovery of such land, or any interest

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  • 542.301 Disposition of unclaimed seized property — forfeiture to the state, when — ...

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.301 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 542 › Section 542.301

    If an appeal is taken by the dealer, exhibitor or displayer from an adverse judgment, the case should be assigned for hearing at the earliest practicable date and expedited in every way. … If an appeal is taken by the dealer, exhibitor or displayer from an adverse judgment, the case shall be assigned for hearing at the earliest practicable date and expedited in every way.

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