Missouri § 272.030 Owners of stock liable for damages, when.

Missouri Statutes

§ 272.030 — Owners of stock liable for damages, when.

Missouri § 272.030

Title XVIIAGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Ch. 272Fences and Enclosures

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 272.030 (2026).

Text

If any horses, cattle or other stock shall break over or through any lawful fence, as defined in section 272.020 , and by so doing obtain access to, or do trespass upon, the premises of another, the owner of such animal shall be liable for any damages sustained if the owner of the trespassing horses, cattle, or other stock was negligent.

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Legislative History

(RSMo 1939 § 14571, A.L. 1945 p. 917, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 2016 S.B. 844) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12908; 1919 § 5513; 1909 § 6456 *Effective 10-14-16, see § 21.250. S.B. 844 was vetoed June 28, 2016. The veto was overridden on September 14, 2016.