Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.220. Rights under derivative titles may be shown. — Evidence for proof of rights under derivative titles, provided for by this chapter, shall be admissible in actions instituted under this chapter. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 2866) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2480; 1919 § 3028; 1909 § 7690
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.230. Extent of claim of person having lawful possession. — When any forcible entry and detainer, or unlawful detainer, shall be made upon any lands or other possessions, against the provisions of this chapter, the person having the lawful possession, shall, against the wrongdoer, be considered as entitled to such […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.240. Extent of claim where there has been no survey. — Where no legal survey has been made of such possession, the improvement of the person entitled to the possession shall be in the middle of the tract as near as may be, making the survey as near in a […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.250. Persons having settlement on public lands may maintain action, when. — Every person who shall have a settlement or field on public land, who shall reside on or be in possession of the same at the time of the forcible entry and detainer, or unlawful detainer, shall have the […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.260. Heirs, devisees entitled to what remedies. — Heirs, devisees, grantees and assigns of any lands, tenements or other real possessions, and executors and administrators in charge of lands of deceased persons, shall be entitled to the same remedies against persons guilty of forcible entry and detainer or unlawful detainer […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.270. If lessor dies, remedy survives to heirs. — If any lessor of any lands, tenements or other real possessions shall die or shall grant or assign such lands or tenement or other real possessions, before the expiration of the term for which they were demised or let, his heirs, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.280. Effect of forfeiture of lease. — The determination of any lease by forfeiture shall, within the purview of this chapter, have the same effect as if the term thereby created had expired. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 2865) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2479; 1919 § 3027; 1909 § 7689
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.290. New tenant may maintain action, when. — Where the action of unlawful detainer is brought by a landlord against his tenant holding over after the termination of the tenancy, it shall be no defense to show that the plaintiff, before such termination, has let the premises to another person; […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.300. Three years’ possession a bar to the action. — The provisions of this chapter shall not extend to any person who has had the uninterrupted occupation or been in quiet possession of any lands or tenements for the space of three whole years together, immediately preceding the filing of […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 534.310. Verdict for complainant — what it shall include. — Whenever the verdict of the jury or finding of the judge shall be for the complainant, damages shall be assessed as well for waste and injury committed upon the premises found to have been forcibly or unlawfully detained, as for […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 534.320. Verdict may be corrected in matters of form. — No verdict shall be set aside for informality, but the judge may in the presence of the jury, correct the same in matters of form, changing no matter of substance. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 2848, A.L. 1945 p. 1089, A.L. […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1997 534.330. Judgment on verdict for complainant. — 1. If the verdict of the jury or the finding of the judge is for the complainant, the judge shall record the verdict or finding, and the judgment shall be that the complainant have restitution of the premises found to have been forcibly […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 534.340. Transcript of judgment — revived and enforced, how. — Such judgment may be filed, transcripted and shall have like effect as other judgments and may be revived and enforced in the same manner. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 2862, A.L. 1945 p. 1089, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1997 534.345. Notice of default judgment in eviction proceeding must be sent to defaulting party. — In an action pursuant to chapter 441, chapter 524, or this chapter, the court in entering a judgment for possession of the premises shall, if the defendant defaults, send a notice to the party ordered […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1997 534.347. Unauthorized sublessor or assignor of leased premises, double damages, when. — In any action against any tenant to recover rent, or possession of any premises pursuant to chapter 534 or 535, if it appears from the evidence that such tenant allowed another person or persons to come into sole […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 534.350. Execution — when issued and levied. — The judge rendering judgment in any such cause may issue execution at any time after judgment, but such execution shall not be levied until after the expiration of the time allowed for the taking of an appeal, except execution for […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1997 534.355. Court may include in judgment of possession an order to sheriff requiring delivery of premises to prevailing party within fifteen days. — In an action pursuant to chapter 441, chapter 524, chapter 535, or this chapter, the court in entering a judgment for possession of the premises, at the […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 534.370. Form of execution against defendant. — Executions against defendants shall contain a clause of restitution, and, in other respects, conform to the judgment, and may be in the following form: The state of Missouri, to the sheriff of the county of ______, greeting: Whereas, G H, on the ______ […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2014, 2 histories 534.380. Judgment stay for appeals. — Applications for appeals shall be allowed and conducted in the manner provided as in other civil cases. Application for appeal shall not stay execution for restitution of the premises unless the defendant gives bond within the time for appeal. The bond shall […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 534.540. Proceedings on default of defendant. — In case of a judgment by default, a jury, or the court if no jury be required, shall assess the monthly value of the premises, and the damages and judgment shall be rendered on the verdict accordingly. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 2901) Prior […]
