Missouri § 257.140 - Order establishing district not subject to collateral attack, when — contest of vote authorized.
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§ 257.140. Order establishing district not subject to collateral attack, when — contest of vote authorized.
Whenever an order is entered establishing the district, the order shall finally and conclusively establish the regular organization and establishment of the district against all persons except the state of Missouri upon suit commenced by the attorney general within three months after the decree declaring the district established. The organization and establishment of the district shall not be directly or collaterally questioned in any suit, action or proceeding except as herein expressly authorized. This provision is understood not to apply to an election contest of the referendum, first board election, or any other election provided for in this chapter.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 199 § 14, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
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Section 257.140 ("Order establishing district not subject to collateral attack, when — contest of vote authorized.") 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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