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§ 441.643 — Frivolous suit, attorney's fees.

Missouri § 441.643
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXIXOWNERSHIP AND CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY
Ch. 441Landlord and Tenant

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643 (2026).

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In the event the court finds that the facts alleged in the petition filed pursuant to section 441.530 are unfounded and that the petition was filed frivolously and in bad faith, the petitioner shall be responsible for the reasonable attorney's fees attributable to the defense of said petition.

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Legislative History

(L. 1998 H.B. 977 & 1608)

Nearby Sections

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§ 441.005
Definitions.
§ 441.010
Covenant or contract of tenant to repair — effect of.
§ 441.020
Illegal use of premises renders lease void.
§ 441.030
Tenant not to assign without consent — nor violate conditions — nor commit waste.
§ 441.040
Landlord may take possession, when — landlord liable, when, burden of proof.
§ 441.043
Prohibited ordinances and resolutions, exceptions.
§ 441.050
Tenancy from year to year, how terminated.
§ 441.060
Tenancy at will, sufferance, month to month, how terminated — judgment of eviction, how effectuated, landlord's liability.
§ 441.065
Abandonment of rental premises, when, procedure.
§ 441.070
No notice necessary, when.
§ 441.080
Liability of tenants after termination of term.
§ 441.090
Recovery action — tenant served with summons — notice — penalty.
§ 441.100
Tenant giving notice to quit, and failing to do so, liable.
§ 441.110
Such rent, how recovered.
§ 441.120
Oral evidence not to show renewal of lease or change — notice to quit.
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