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MO HB1469
Bill
Status
1/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gary Cross
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AI Summary
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Increases small claims court jurisdiction limit from current amount to $5,000, exclusive of interest or costs.
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Allows parties to prosecute small claims actions without an attorney for claims not exceeding $5,000.
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Permits corporations and unincorporated associations to be represented by a president or vice-president in small claims court, which is not considered unauthorized practice of law.
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Adds landlord ejectment actions (tenant removal for possession of premises) as a permissible claim type in small claims court.
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Establishes standard petition and summons forms for small claims court, with free copies available from the court clerk to any person.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a landlord to bring an action to remove a tenant without being represented by an attorney and to file a claim in small claims court for the ejectment of a tenant to obtain possession of a premises
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/27/2012