Questions tagged [missouri]
Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Missouri.
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What constitutes "fault of the buyer"? [closed]
I have a contract to sell my house that is contingent on the buyer selling their home. A common enough occurrence.
If Buyer does not close on the sale of Buyer’s property, through no
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Why did the neighbors, rather than the beneficiaries, object to the property destruction in Eyerman v. Mercantile Trust Co.?
We studied this case in my 1L (i.e. first year of law school) property course.
I am curious about the background on this case. I would've expected that her executor or beneficiaries would've had an ...
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Filing status for two families at one address [closed]
Under US tax law, (for example, in Missouri), are there any special filing considerations for two families with separate qualifying dependents at the same address, if they can provide proof of both ...
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Does Missouri Revised Statute 578.018 imply that a law enforcement officer must get a warrant to enter private property to check on an animal?
Missouri Revised Statute 578.018 vaguely states that a law enforcement officer and other officials "MAY" seek a warrant to enter onto private property to check., inspect or impound an animal ...
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What legal power does the Missouri Attorney General have to impose emergency regulations?
On April 13th 2023, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced an emergency regulation which in most cases would ban gender-affirming care for trans people in the state (link):
In an effort to ...
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What is Reckless disregard for the Truth?
If a person falsely accuses a public figure of cheating at chess, then takes actions that costs the public figure monetary damage. If despite lack of evidence, the person has a bona fide belief that ...
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Does an omission of car model in a traffic ticket constitute grounds for dismissal?
I was recently pulled over on a charge of speeding. When filling out the ticket, the officer did not include my car's model or style, despite the model being clearly visible on the rear of the car. Is ...
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At-fault accident in someone else's car, but car was not damaged
Recently, my wife was involved in an accident that was (likely) her fault. She and I are both insured drivers. She was driving her Grandfather's car at the time. From what I understand, his insurance ...
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What restrictions is a teacher under when they suspect a student of having ADHD?
TL;DR; I'm trying to validate my son's teacher saying "As a teacher, I can't even say ADHD." Is a teacher really that restricted?
Long version:
We have been dealing with a teacher who has (...
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Trying to get my money back from an attorney
Does it cost clients to fire their attorney?
My ex filed and was taking me to court to get back some of the child support he Paid me .
That he has just dropped it but has not filed with the court to ...
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Can a Board of Directors fail to disclose lawsuits against the organization?
I recently asked my Church's representative on the Board of Directors for a High School Association that our church is a member of the following question: "Are there any lawsuits against the ...
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Is a Director of an organization entitled to information on the D&O insurance?
A group of several churches have come together to form a high school, with each church electing one representative to serve on a Board of Directors. My church's director has been met with resistance ...
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Dealing with drunken guy harassing us over anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theories, and cops won't do a thing?
We're in the U.S, and are a couple who are 37/F and 39/M. We live in a suburb of Kansas City, MO.
Recently me and my fiance have had a drunken guy kept coming to our house harassing us and shouting ...
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Does settlement of an HOA liens wipe the slate clean?
A house in Missouri was being sold and the owner wanted to negotiate a lower payment to settle the HOA liens because the buyer would not offer him enough money to cover both the HOA dues and the ...
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How does a subdivision covenant work if no successors are recorded?
I am purchasing a home and would like to install a fence. The original covenants, from 1975, specify you must get approval from the architectural control committee, but all the listed trustees are ...
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