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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 523.001 — MO Code / Chapter 523 / Section 523.001
523.001 Definitions.
Status: in_force

523.001. Definitions. — For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Fair market value" , the value of the property taken after considering comparable sales in the area, capitalization of income, and replacement cost less depreciation, singularly or in combination, as appropriate, and additionally considering the value of the property based upon its highest and best use, using generally accepted appraisal practices. If less than the entire property is taken, fair market value shall mean the difference between the fair market value of the entire property immediately prior to the taking and the fair market value of the remaining or burdened property immediately after the taking;

(2) "Heritage value" , the value assigned to any real property, including but not limited to real property owned by a business enterprise with fewer than one hundred employees, that has been owned within the same family for fifty or more years, such value to be fifty percent of fair market value;

(3) "Homestead taking" , any taking of a dwelling owned by the property owner and functioning as the owner's primary place of residence or any taking of the owner's property within three hundred feet of the owner's primary place of residence that prevents the owner from utilizing the property in substantially the same manner as it is currently being utilized.

(L. 2006 H.B. 1944)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.511 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.511
227.511 Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond Highway designated for a portion of Bus. Rte 54 ...
Status: in_force

227.511. Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond Highway designated for a portion of Bus. Rte 54 in the City of Mexico. — A portion of Business Route 54 within the city limits of Mexico, in Audrain County, shall be designated the "Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond Highway". Costs for such designation shall be paid by private donation.

(L. 2012 H.B. 1807, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 490.715 — MO Code / Chapter 490 / Section 490.715
490.715 Collateral source rule and payments rendered prior to trial, admissibility ...
Status: in_force

490.715. Collateral source rule and payments rendered prior to trial, admissibility of evidence — effect on special damages — evidence of actual cost of medical care or treatment permitted. — 1. No evidence of collateral sources, or payments rendered under subsection 2 of this section, shall be admissible other than such evidence provided for in this section.

2. If prior to trial a defendant or his or her insurer or authorized representative, or any combination of them, pays all or any part of a plaintiff's special damages, then any portion of a plaintiff's claims for special damages that are satisfied by a payment from a defendant or the defendant's insurer or authorized representative, or any combination of them, are not recoverable from that defendant.

3. If such payments described in subsection 2 of this section are included in a plaintiff's claim for special damages at trial, the defendant who made the payment, or on whose behalf the payment was made, shall be entitled to deduct and receive a credit for such payments from any judgment as provided for in section 490.710 .

4. This section does not require the exclusion of evidence admissible for another proper purpose.

5. (1) Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, parties may introduce evidence of the actual cost of the medical care or treatment rendered to a plaintiff or a patient whose care is at issue. Actual cost of the medical care or treatment shall be reasonable, necessary, and a proximate result of the negligence or fault of any party.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, the phrase "actual cost of the medical care or treatment" shall be defined as a sum of money not to exceed the dollar amounts paid by or on behalf of a plaintiff or a patient whose care is at issue plus any remaining dollar amount necessary to satisfy the financial obligation for medical care or treatment by a health care provider after adjustment for any contractual discounts, price reduction, or write-off by any person or entity.

(L. 1987 H.B. 700 § 38, A.L. 2005 H.B. 393, A.L. 2017 S.B. 31) CROSS REFERENCE: Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 338.050 — MO Code / Chapter 338 / Section 338.050
338.050 Pharmacist license, issued when, period covered.
Status: in_force

338.050. Pharmacist license, issued when, period covered. — If the applicant for license as a pharmacist has complied with all the requirements of sections 338.010 and 338.020 , the board of pharmacy shall enroll his name upon the register of pharmacists and issue to him a license which shall entitle him to practice as a pharmacist for a period ending with the expiration date of the license.

(RSMo 1939 § 10007, A. 1949 H.B. 2075, A.L. 1961 p. 501, A.L. 1971 S.B. 145, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13143; 1919 § 4715; 1909 § 5767
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 71.180 — MO Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71.180
71.180 Special census — compensation, supervisor and enumerators.
Status: in_force

71.180. Special census — compensation, supervisor and enumerators. — The census supervisor and enumerators provided for in the preceding sections shall receive such compensation as may be designated by the governor for their services; provided, that the compensation of the supervisor shall not exceed seven dollars and fifty cents for each day actually spent in the performance of his duties as such supervisor, and the compensation of the enumerators shall not exceed five dollars each for each day actually spent in the performance of their duties as enumerators. The compensation of the supervisor and enumerators and all other expenses of such census shall be paid by the city in which such census is taken.

(RSMo 1939 § 7410) Prior revision: 1929 § 7258
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 50.510 — MO Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.510
50.510 Books and fees to be turned over to successor.
Status: in_force

50.510. Books and fees to be turned over to successor. — It shall be the duty of the sheriff, marshal, coroner, all clerks of courts of record, and other officers, to turn over all books and fees charged therein, and not paid out to the lawful owner or his authorized agent or the county treasurer, to his successor in office, and take duplicate receipts therefor, one of which shall be filed with the clerk of the county commission.

(RSMo 1939 § 13449) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11827; 1919 § 11035; 1909 § 10733
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 359.341 — MO Code / Chapter 359 / Section 359.341
359.341 Withdrawal of a limited partner, when.
Status: in_force

359.341. Withdrawal of a limited partner, when. — A limited partner may withdraw from a limited partnership only at the time or upon the happening of events specified in writing in the partnership agreement. The provisions of this section shall apply to all limited partnerships in existence on the effective date of this act. *

(L. 1985 H.B. 512 & 650, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1432, A.L. 1997 H.B. 655 merged with S.B. 170) *Effective 6-24-97 (H.B. 655); 5-20-97 (S.B. 170)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.924 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.924
115.924 Electronic free-access system required, contents.
Status: in_force

115.924. Electronic free-access system required, contents. — The secretary of state, in coordination with local election authorities, shall implement an electronic free-access system by which a covered voter may determine:

(1) The voter's federal postcard application or other registration or military-overseas ballot application has been received and accepted; and

(2) The voter's military-overseas ballot has been received and the current status of the ballot.

(L. 2013 S.B. 116) Effective 7-01-14
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.5103 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.5103
67.5103 Power of eminent domain prohibited, when.
Status: in_force

67.5103. Power of eminent domain prohibited, when. — Notwithstanding any provision of sections 67.5090 to 67.5103 , nothing herein shall provide any applicant the power of eminent domain or the right to compel any private or public property owner, the department of conservation, the department of natural resources, or the state highways and transportation commission to:

(1) Lease or sell property for the construction of a new wireless support structure; or

(2) Locate or cause the collocation or expansion of a wireless facility on any existing structure or wireless support structure.

(L. 2013 H.B. 331, A.L. 2013 H.B. 345, A.L. 2014 S.B. 650)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 68.259 — MO Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.259
68.259 Severability clause.
Status: in_force

68.259. Severability clause. — Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1.140 to the contrary, the provisions of sections 68.025 , 68.035 , 68.040 , 68.057 , 68.070 , 68.200 , 68.205 , 68.210 , 68.215 , 68.220 , 68.225 , 68.230 , 68.235 , 68.240 , 68.245 , 68.250 , 68.255 , and 68.260 as contained in this act shall be severable, and if any provision is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not invalidate any of the remaining provisions of sections 68.025 , 68.035 , 68.040 , 68.057 , 68.070 , 68.200 , 68.205 , 68.210 , 68.215 , 68.220 , 68.225 , 68.230 , 68.235 , 68.240 , 68.245 , 68.250 , 68.255 , and 68.260 as contained in this act.

(L. 2010 S.B. 578, A.L. 2013 S.B. 257)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 532.710 — MO Code / Chapter 532 / Section 532.710
532.710 This chapter, how construed.
Status: in_force

532.710. This chapter, how construed. — The several provisions contained in this chapter shall be construed to apply, so far as may be applicable, and except where otherwise provided, to every writ of habeas corpus authorized to be issued by any statute of this state.

(RSMo 1939 § 1656) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1492; 1919 § 1942; 1909 § 2507
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 492.400 — MO Code / Chapter 492 / Section 492.400
492.400 When depositions may be read.
Status: in_force

492.400. When depositions may be read. — 1. Examinations or depositions taken and returned in conformity to the provisions of sections 492.080 to 492.400 may be read and used as evidence in the cause in which they were taken, as if the witnesses were present and examined in open court on the trial thereof.

2. The facts which would authorize the reading of the deposition may be established by the testimony of the deposing witness or the certificate of the officer taking the deposition or the testimony of the person or officer who attempted to serve the witness with a subpoena

(1) If the witness resides or is gone out of the state;

(2) If he is dead;

(3) If by reason of age, sickness or bodily infirmity he is unable to or cannot safely attend court;

(4) If he resides in a county other than that in which the trial is held, or if he has gone a greater distance than forty miles from the place of trial without the consent, connivance or collusion of the party requiring his testimony;

(5) If he is a judge of a court of record, a practicing attorney or physician and engaged in the discharge of his official or professional duty at the time of the trial;

(6) If the witness is absent without the consent, connivance or collusion of the party requiring his testimony and the party, in the exercise of due diligence, has been unable to procure the attendance of the deponent by subpoena.

(RSMo 1939 § 1944, A.L. 1959 S.B. 116) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1780; 1919 § 5467; 1909 § 6411 (1972) Trial court's permission to use deposition was not abuse of discretion where deposition showed that the witness had moved frequently during preceding three years and was offered on the grounds that at time of trial witness had gone to Kansas for four weeks prior to trial and had been reached by telephone at a "Kansas number". Adkison v. Hannah (Mo.), 475 S.W.2d 39.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.190 — MO Code / Chapter 516 / Section 516.190
516.190 Limitations on actions originating in other states.
Status: in_force

516.190. Limitations on actions originating in other states. — Whenever a cause of action has been fully barred by the laws of the state, territory or country in which it originated, said bar shall be a complete defense to any action thereon, brought in any of the courts of this state.

(RSMo 1939 § 1021) Prior revisions: 1929 § 869; 1919 § 1324; 1909 § 1895 (1974) Any defense against foreign statute by waiver or estoppel should be recognized in applying this section. Wilburn v. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of St. Louis (C.A. Mo.), 492 F.2d 1288. (1974) Held it is not necessary to raise "borrowing statute" as an affirmative defense since courts are bound to take judicial notice of the laws of all states. (C.A. Mo.) McIndoo v. Burnett, 494 F.2d 1311. (1975) Word "originated" as used in this section means "accrued". Schnabel v. Taft Broadcasting Company Inc. (A.), 525 S.W.2d 819. (1976) Where plaintiff was injured in accident in Illinois while on a trip that was to begin and end in Missouri and all parties were Missouri residents and plaintiff had not charged defendants with willful and wanton misconduct, necessary under the Illinois guest statute, nevertheless, the Missouri borrowing statute made the Illinois statute of limitations applicable to plaintiff's action for damages and the action was barred. Trzecki v. Gruenewald (Mo.), 532 S.W.2d 209. (1987) The provisions of section 516.170, RSMo, protecting the rights of persons under disability, apply to any statute of limitations borrowed under the provisions of section 516.190, RSMo. Dorris v. McClanahan, 725 S.W.2d 870 (Mo.banc).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 382.225 — MO Code / Chapter 382 / Section 382.225
382.225 Supervisory college, powers of director — insurer liable for expenses of ...
Status: in_force

382.225. Supervisory college, powers of director — insurer liable for expenses of director's participation in supervisory college. — 1. With respect to any insurer registered under sections 382.100 to 382.180 and in accordance with subsection 3 of this section, the director shall also have the power to participate in a supervisory college for any domestic insurer that is part of an insurance holding company system with international operations in order to determine compliance by the insurer with this chapter. The powers of the director with respect to supervisory colleges include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Initiating the establishment of a supervisory college;

(2) Clarifying the membership and participation of other supervisors in the supervisory college;

(3) Clarifying the functions of the supervisory college and the role of other regulators including the establishment of a groupwide supervisor or host, who may be the director;

(4) Coordinating the ongoing activities of the supervisory college, including planning meetings, supervisory activities, and processes for information sharing; and

(5) Establishing a crisis management plan.

2. Each registered insurer subject to this section shall be liable for and shall pay the reasonable expenses of the director's participation in a supervisory college in accordance with subsection 3 of this section including reasonable travel expenses. For purposes of this section, a supervisory college may be convened as either a temporary or permanent forum for communication and cooperation between the regulators charged with the supervision of the insurer or its affiliates, and the director may establish a regular assessment to the insurer for the payment of such expenses.

3. In order to assess the business strategy, financial position, legal and regulatory position, risk exposure, risk management and governance processes, and as part of the examination of individual insurers in accordance with section 382.220 , the director may participate in a supervisory college with other regulators charged with supervision of the insurer or its affiliates including other state, federal, and international regulatory agencies. The director may enter into agreements in accordance with subsection 3 of section 382.230 providing the basis for cooperation between the director and the other regulatory agencies and the activities of the supervisory college. Nothing in this section shall delegate to the supervisory college the authority of the director to regulate or supervise the insurer or its affiliates within the director's jurisdiction.

(L. 2015 H.B. 50)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 427.011 — MO Code / Chapter 427 / Section 427.011
427.011 Purpose of law — limitation of liability.
Status: in_force

427.011. Purpose of law — limitation of liability. — Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, sections 427.011 to 427.041 provide the state of Missouri with a comprehensive body of law limiting the lender's or a representative's liability for violations of any state or local laws and ordinances relating to state environmental requirements by persons or entities with or for whom the lender extended or enhanced credit, or to whom a representative has a fiduciary duty. No law of this state enacted after August 28, 1991, including any rules or regulations enacted pursuant to the power contained in said law, shall act retrospectively to impose environmental liability on representatives holding property or acting in a fiduciary capacity or lenders extending or enhancing credit secured by collateral, foreclosing, or otherwise enforcing the creditor's interest in such property, or holding such foreclosed property, provided the lenders or representatives meet the conditions of sections 427.011 to 427.041 .

(L. 1991 S.B. 204)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 211.301 — MO Code / Chapter 211 / Section 211.301
211.301 Juvenile court held in chambers or other room in counties of third and ...
Status: in_force

211.301. Juvenile court held in chambers or other room in counties of third and fourth class — transfer of judges. — 1. In counties of the third and fourth class hearings may be conducted in the judge's chambers or in such other room or apartment as may be provided or designated by the judge of the juvenile court.

2. In case of the absence or inability of the juvenile judge to hold court, he may request the supreme court to assign another circuit judge to perform that duty. Any juvenile judge having more than one county within his circuit, may, in his discretion, and in the interests of the welfare of the child involved, act upon a juvenile case arising within that circuit, irrespective of where, within the circuit, he may then be holding court.

(L. 1957 p. 642 § 211.290)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1745 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1745
67.1745 Public highway, street or road extending into trail or park area, board may ...
Status: in_force

67.1745. Public highway, street or road extending into trail or park area, board may improve highway or road, procedure, district may agree to pay portion of cost. — When a public highway, street or road extends into or through a public trail, trail area or park area of a metropolitan district, or when a public highway, street or road forms all or part of a suitable connection between two or more public trails, trail areas or park areas within a metropolitan district, and it is advisable by the board to make alterations in the route or width of the highway or to grade, drain, pave or otherwise improve the highway, the board may enter into agreements, consistent with the purposes of the metropolitan district, with the public authorities in control of the portion of the highway, street or road that lies within any, or forms any part of, a connecting link to and between any, public trail, trail area or park area of a metropolitan district. Any agreement with any such public authority shall follow the procedure authorized by law for dealing with such authority, and any agreement shall provide for the payment by the board of an agreed-upon portion of the costs of such agreement. This section shall not alter the legal status of such highway, street or road in any way.

(L. 1999 S.B. 405 § 67.791 subsec. 4, subdiv. (2))
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 305.312 — MO Code / Chapter 305 / Section 305.312
305.312 Additional powers of authority.
Status: in_force

305.312. Additional powers of authority. — 1. The authority may also:

(1) Enter into contracts regarding any matter connected with any purpose within the objects and purposes of sections 305.300 to 305.333 ;

(2) Employ agents and employees necessary to carry out the duties and purposes of the authority;

(3) Adopt all necessary bylaws, rules and regulations for the conduct of the business and affairs of the authority, and for the management and use of facilities and sites acquired under the powers granted by sections 305.300 to 305.333 ;

(4) Have and use a common seal and alter the same at pleasure;

(5) Secure grants or loans, or both, from the United States government, or any agency thereof, for financing the establishment and construction of any airport, related facility, or any part of any of the foregoing authorized by sections 305.300 to 305.333 . For such purposes the authority may issue and sell or pledge to the United States government, or any agency thereof, all or any part of the revenue bonds authorized under sections 305.315 , 305.317 and 305.320 , and may execute contracts and documents and do all things that may be required by the United States government, or any agency thereof, provided that such contract and documents do not conflict with the provisions of any resolution authorizing and securing the payment of outstanding bonds of the authority theretofore issued that are payable from the revenues derived from the operation of any authority airport, and related facility.

2. Nothing in this section or in any other provision of sections 305.300 to 305.333 shall be construed to authorize the authority to establish or enforce any regulation or rule in respect to the operations or maintenance of its airports and related facilities within its jurisdiction which is in conflict with any federal or state law or regulation applicable to the same subject matter.

(L. 1985 S.B. 145 & 166 § 8)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 91.480 — MO Code / Chapter 91 / Section 91.480
91.480 Board to manage municipal utilities.
Status: in_force

91.480. Board to manage municipal utilities. — Whenever any such city mentioned in section 91.450 shall have by ordinance established a board of public works, as herein provided, such board so established in such city, town or village shall, during the existence of said board, have the power, and it shall be its duty, to take charge of and exercise control over any waterworks, gas works, electric light and power plant, steam heating plant or any other device or plant for furnishing light, power or heat, telephone plant or exchange, street railway or any other public transportation, conduit system or any other public utility whatever which may be owned by such city, town or village at the time such board is so established, or which may be thereafter established or acquired by such city, town or village, by purchase or otherwise, and all appurtenances thereto belonging, and shall enforce the performance of all contracts and work, and have charge and custody of all books, property and assets belonging or appertaining to such plant or plants.

(RSMo 1939 § 7799) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7654; 1919 § 9092; 1909 § 9917