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MO HB1983

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Stevenson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 537.296, RSMo, regarding private nuisance actions involving amounts exceeding one million dollars
  • Changes the requirement for court or jury property visits from "shall visit" to "may visit" when any party requests a site inspection
  • Applies only to private nuisance actions where the amount in controversy exceeds one million dollars
  • Makes property visits discretionary rather than mandatory in qualifying nuisance cases

Legislative Description

Allows, instead of requires, the court or jury to visit the property alleged to be affected in any action for private nuisance where the amount in controversy exceeds $1 million if requested by any party

Last Action

Referred: Judiciary (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/14/2010

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