Missouri § 141.140 - Execution of deed by sheriff.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 141.140 — Execution of deed by sheriff., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 141.140. Execution of deed by sheriff.
The sheriff shall, subject to the provisions of section 141.130, execute to the purchasers of real estate under this law a deed for the property sold which shall be acknowledged before the circuit court of the county, as in ordinary cases, and which shall convey a title in fee to such purchaser of the real estate therein named, and shall be prima facie evidence of title, and that the matters and things therein stated are true.
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(RSMo 1939 § 11391, A.L. 1945 p. 1946 § 11386)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 141.140
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 141.140 cover?
Section 141.140 ("Execution of deed by sheriff.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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