Missouri § 139.070 - Mortgagee or other lienholders — payment of taxes.
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§ 139.070. Mortgagee or other lienholders — payment of taxes.
Any person who has a lien by mortgage or otherwise, upon any real property upon which the taxes have not been paid, may pay such taxes and the interest, penalty and costs thereon; and the receipt of the county collector shall constitute an additional lien upon such land, to the amount therein stated; and the amount so paid and the interest thereon at the rate specified in the mortgage or other instrument shall be collectible with, or as a part of, and in the same manner as the amount secured by the original lien.
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(RSMo 1939 § 11163)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 139.070
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 139.070 cover?
Section 139.070 ("Mortgagee or other lienholders — payment of taxes.") 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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