2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXV CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS
Chapter 514 Costs (Civil Cases)
Section 514.170. Adjudication of costs upon dismissal of plaintiff's suit--in other cases.


MO Rev Stat § 514.170. What's This?

Adjudication of costs upon dismissal of plaintiff's suit--in other cases.

514.170. Upon the plaintiff dismissing his suit, or defendant dismissing the same for want of prosecution, the defendant shall recover against the plaintiff his costs; and in all other cases it shall be in the discretion of the court to award costs or not, except in those cases in which a different provision is made by law.

(RSMo 1939 1418)

Prior revisions: 1929 1254; 1919 1706; 1909 2275

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