Missouri § 136.220 - Violation by sheriff.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 136.220 — Violation by sheriff., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136.220. Violation by sheriff.
The officer to whom any distress warrant shall be delivered, and his sureties, shall be liable for the same causes, and in the same manner, and to the same extent, and with like effect, in all respects, as far as the same may be applicable, for refusing or neglecting to perform any duty under such distress warrant, as is provided by law against sheriffs and their sureties, in cases of refusal or neglect on the part of such sheriffs to perform the duties prescribed by law in case of executions.
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(L. 1945 p. 1428 § 31)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 136.220
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 136.220 cover?
Section 136.220 ("Violation 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 136.220?
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