Section 47.250 – Forfeited lots, how redeemed.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.250. Forfeited lots, how redeemed. — The holder of any certificate of sale of any such forfeited lot may redeem the lot at any time before the sale by paying the commissioner the whole amount then due, with interest, together with the expense of advertising, and compensation of the commissioner, […]
Section 47.260 – Accounts to be kept by commissioner for removal of the county seat — settlements.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.260. Accounts to be kept by commissioner for removal of the county seat — settlements. — The commissioner of any county seat shall keep regular and systematic accounts of all sales by him made, showing the lots sold, the names of purchasers, the amount paid, the balance to be paid, […]
Section 47.170 – On removal of county seat, commissioner to be appointed.
Effective – 28 Aug 1949 47.170. On removal of county seat, commissioner to be appointed. — Whenever any seat of justice shall be removed, the county commission shall appoint a commissioner thereof, who, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take an oath that he will faithfully demean himself in the office of […]
Section 47.180 – Bond, where deposited, recorded.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.180. Bond, where deposited, recorded. — Such bond shall be deposited with the clerk of the county commission of such county, and shall be by him recorded; and such record, or a copy thereof, certified under the seal of such tribunal, shall be evidence in any court of this state, […]
Section 47.070 – Oath of county seat commissioners.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.070. Oath of county seat commissioners. — It shall be the duty of each commissioner, before entering upon the duties herein assigned him, to take an oath that he will faithfully perform the duties of commissioner, a certificate of which shall be endorsed on the paper evidencing his appointment. ——– […]
Section 47.080 – County seat commissioners to select new county seat, where.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.080. County seat commissioners to select new county seat, where. — When the commissioners, or a majority of them, shall have been duly qualified, they shall select the most suitable place in said county, within one mile of the place designated in the petition, whereon to erect the public buildings. […]
Section 47.090 – May purchase land.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.090. May purchase land. — The commissioners, or a majority of them, may purchase not less than fifty nor more than one hundred and sixty acres of land, and may receive as a donation such parcels of land or town lots, including the place selected as a seat of justice […]
Section 47.100 – Donation of money or buildings may be accepted.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.100. Donation of money or buildings may be accepted. — If the commissioners shall, in any case, select a place already laid out into town lots, they may accept a donation, in money or public buildings, in lieu of land or town lots. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 13744) Prior revisions: […]
Section 47.110 – Deed to be executed.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.110. Deed to be executed. — The vendor or donor shall execute and deliver to the commissioners a good and sufficient deed or deeds conveying to the county the land or lands so sold or given, in fee simple, without reservation or condition, and shall also deliver an abstract of […]
Section 47.120 – Report of county seat commissioners to circuit court — proceedings thereon.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 47.120. Report of county seat commissioners to circuit court — proceedings thereon. — The commissioners shall make report of their proceedings, accompanied by the deed, abstract and evidence of title to said land, to the circuit court, at the next term thereof; if the judge approve the same, he shall […]