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MO HB1187

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rochelle Walton Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 534.210, RSMo, governing forcible entry and unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings in Missouri
  • Retains existing law prohibiting courts from inquiring into the merits of property title in eviction complaints
  • Requires courts to consolidate an eviction case with another pending civil action in the same court when both involve the same parties and common questions of law or fact regarding title and possession of the property
  • Consolidation must be ordered upon timely motion filed by any party to the cases
  • Introduced by Representative Walton Gray during the 98th General Assembly's First Regular Session

Legislative Description

Requires the consolidation of specified civil court actions filed pertaining to the title of property in forcible entry and unlawful detainer cases

Last Action

Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings5/15/2015

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