MO HB1351

Repeals and reenacts section 516.350, RSMo, regarding the presumption of satisfaction of judgments after ten years.

Judgments, orders, or decrees are presumed paid and satisfied after ten years from the original rendition, revival with personal service, or last payment made, after which no execution or suit may be brought on them.

Exempts judgments awarding child support, maintenance, or dividing pension and retirement benefits from the ten-year presumption, instead allowing each periodic payment to be presumed satisfied ten years after the payment is due.

Records payments and credits for child support judgments through the automated child support system under chapter 454 to count as payment duly entered on record.

Permits judgments awarding unpaid rent to be revived by publication consistent with section 506.160 requirements, eliminating the requirement for personal service on the defendant.