Missouri § 140.550 - Transfer of lien in case of invalid deed.
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§ 140.550. Transfer of lien in case of invalid deed.
If any conveyance for taxes shall prove to be invalid and ineffectual to convey title because the description is insufficient, or for any other cause than the first two enumerated in section 140.530, the lien which the state has on such lands shall be transferred to and vested in the grantee, his heirs and assigns, who shall be entitled to a lien on such land for the amount of taxes, interest and penalty, legally due thereon at the time of such sale, with interest, together with the amount of all subsequent taxes paid, with interest, and such lands shall be bound for the payment thereof.
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(RSMo 1939 § 11157)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 140.550
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 140.550 cover?
Section 140.550 ("Transfer of lien in case of invalid deed.") 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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