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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.500 (2026)

Mistake in name not to invalidate sale

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  140.500.  Mistake in name not to invalidate sale. — The sale of lands for taxes shall not be invalid on account of such lands having been listed or charged on the tax book in any other name than that of the rightful owner.

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(RSMo 1939 § 11160)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1959–1983 · leading case: Evans v. Brussel, 330 S.W.2d 788 (Mo. 1959).
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Evans v. Brussel, 330 S.W.2d 788 (Mo. 1959). · cites it 4× “, for nonpayment of taxes, * * Section 140.500 provides that the sale of lands for taxes “shall not be invalid on account of such lands having been listed or charged on the tax book in any other name than that of the rightful owner.”
Ruley v. Drey, 643 S.W.2d 101 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 2× “§ 140.500, RSMo 1978; Evans v. Brussel, 330 S.”
Mason v. Whyte, 660 S.W.2d 383 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983). “§ 140.500; Ruley v. Drey, supra, 643 S.W.”
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