Missouri § 242.650 - Change of venue limitation.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 242.650 — Change of venue limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 242.650. Change of venue limitation.
1. No change of venue shall be allowed in any of the proceedings had under the provisions of sections 242.010 to 242.690, except where the judge of the court in which the articles of association have been filed shall be disqualified for any of the reasons stated in the statute of this state relating to the change of venue in civil cases.
2. If the judge of such court is disqualified or is charged by any person interested in the formation of said district with being disqualified for any of the reasons stated in the statutes, it shall be the duty of said judge to cause another judge to be transferred or assigned to hear the cause in the same manner as other civil cases. Such judge shall retain jurisdiction in such reclamation proceedings only until the disqualification of the regular judge of the circuit court shall have been removed.
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(RSMo 1939 § 12358, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 10777; 1919 § 4410
Effective 1-2-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 242.650 cover?
Section 242.650 ("Change of venue limitation.") 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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