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MO HB2765

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rochelle Walton Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 534.210, RSMo, governing forcible entry and unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings in Missouri
  • Maintains existing law that courts shall not inquire into the merits of property title in eviction complaints
  • Requires courts to consolidate eviction cases with other pending civil actions in the same court when they involve the same parties and common questions of law or fact regarding title and possession of the same property
  • Consolidation must be ordered upon timely motion filed by one of the parties to the case

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)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings5/13/2016

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