Missouri § 105.850 - Sovereign immunity not waived.
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§ 105.850. Sovereign immunity not waived.
Nothing in sections 105.800 to 105.850 shall ever be construed as acknowledging or creating any liability in tort or as incurring other obligations or duties except only the duty and obligation of complying with the provisions of chapter 287.
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(L. 1969 S.B. 213 § 6)
(1977) Statutes which contain disclaimer provisions that they shall not be construed as waiver of sovereign immunity show desirability of providing relief rather than legislative expression favoring retention of sovereign immunity. Jones v. State Highway Commission (Mo.), 557 S.W.2d 225.
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 105.850 cover?
Section 105.850 ("Sovereign immunity not waived.") 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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