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2021 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts
Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care
- Section 538.205 - Definitions. (8/28/2020)
- Section 538.210 - No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause. (8/28/2020)
- Section 538.215 - Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court. (2/3/1986)
- Section 538.220 - Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.225 - Affidavit by a health care provider certifying merit of case — legally qualified health care provider, defined — content filed, when — failure to file, effect — in camera review, when. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.228 - Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.229 - Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.232 - Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.235 - Laws applicable to what actions. (8/28/1986)
- Section 538.300 - Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230. (8/28/2005)
- Section 538.305 - Applicability to causes of action, when. (8/28/2005)
CHAPTER CROSS REFERENCES
- Prejudgment interest allowed in tort cases when, procedure, amount, 408.040
- Time limitation to bring malpractice actions, 516.105
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